Pilgrim Hospital is situated on the outskirts of the market town of Boston and serves the population of the whole of South and Mid-Lincolnshire providing emergency and acute inpatient care, elective and emergency surgery, outpatient services and much more
The Integrated Assessment Centre is a 24 bed unit which takes medical, surgical and urological referrals in from the Emergency Department, Urgent Care and community services. This is a busy fast paced unit with a daily turnover of up to 40-60 patients.
The nursing team have been established over the last five years and are professional, knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. The is a real 'team' atmosphere on the unit which is reflected in our excellent retention of staff and high fill rate of job vacancies.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team on IAC. As a band 5 Staff Nurseyou will also manage patients who arrive from the ED and require stabilisation and first line treatment following assessment by the medical teams. You will have an understanding of acute medical emergency care and be willing to work towards excellence in that area. You will be competent in the management of sepsis and other medical emergencies. Training will be provided both formally and informally. You will maintain excellent standards of documentation and ensure your patients fundamental care needs are met.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - Outstanding Care Personally Delivered - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Desirable
* Mentorship Qualification
Experience
Essential
* Registered adult/mental health or learning disability nurses must have experience working with adults
Desirable
* Experience of working in an acute emergency care area
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
* Good written, oral and IT communication skills
* Safeguarding awareness
* Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
* Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
* Cannulation
* Venepuncture
* ECG Recording
* Arterial Blood Gas collection
Specific Requirements
Essential
* Able to travel to work on other hospital sites when requested.
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Pilgrim Hospital
Sibsey Road
Boston
PE21 9QS
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