The Specialised Decision Unit (SDU) is a new purpose built development within the realm of unscheduled emergency care. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team and we are really keen to hear from forward thinking dynamic individuals to support the SDU. We are proud to promote and support staff that have the energy and drive to succeed in wanting to further their nursing career.

Main duties of the job

The function of the SDU is to facilitate same day diagnostic interventions for patients seen by the Speciality Team and who are not suitable for streaming to outpatients, hot clinics, immediate discharge or admission.

The SDU Team with provide appropriate assessment and a clinical decision will be made to observe, treat, discharge or stream the patient into the most appropriate specialty area. The SDU will provide observation and care for each patient which is tailored to the individual within 6 beds within Ward 126.

Our aim is to make sure no-one remains in hospital any longer than necessary and where possible to help each patient returns to their place of residence.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please see the contact details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse on the professional register

Desirable

• oRecognised qualification in teaching and assessing

Knowledge, skills, training & experience

Essential

• oExperience in undertaking dressings
• oHas experience as a student or registered nurse in an Acute hospital setting
• oIs able to recount / discuss the requirements for high standard of care

Desirable

• Experience in co-ordinating and managing the running of shifts

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

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205-6514765