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Managing and leading a busy nurse led minor injuries unit within the ED. Motivating and role modelling high standards, implementing and driving improvements and initiatives. Continuously striving to achieve an outstanding Emergency department

As a busy dynamic team, we are responsible for promoting and protecting the reputation of the Trust. We do this through delivering high standards of care to all our patients and community. We continuously strive towards achieving an outstanding department through on going improvements and initiatives. Developing and nourishing a positive culture is at the heart of all we do in our ED.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide enthusiastic, passionate and innovative nursing team leadership, demonstrating outstanding evidence based clinical practice and leadership within

the multi-professional team, combined with clear and effective operational/resource management. Will manage and develop patient care in minor injuries unit autonomously.

The post holder is responsible for the safe and effective running of the minor injury unit service provision whilst on duty.

Provides education, expertise and mentorship to peers and undertakes audit

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent and relevant experience RN
• Specialist A& E/ED course
• Mentorship Course or Equivalent
• ALS or equivalent

Desirable

• Leadership/Management Course
• Masters or Masters Level Achievements

Experience

Essential

• ED leadership experience at Band 6

Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical experience within Emergency Care.
• Evidence of continual professional development of self and others
• Service quality improvement in practice.
• Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy.
• Audit and analysis skills.
• Knowledge and application of health and safety policy and legislation

Skills

Essential

• Excellent people management skills with understanding of HR practice/policy.
• Excellent emotional intelligence to situations and people
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially during times of pressure.
• Ability to cope and implement change and manage resilience
• Ability to manage risk, risk assess and mitigate against risk.
• Ability to delegate authority to people and monitor against required outcomes.
• Demonstrate understanding and role in management of ED operational standards.

Desirable

• Budget Management
• Complaint Management
• Mental Health First Aid / Awareness

Other

Essential

• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Take responsibility for own learning and performance manages staff in relation to recruitment, performance and absence
• Ensures performance reviews are undertaken (minimum of yearly)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

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