Staff Nurse Acute Medical UnitBand 5Permanent contractVarious hours available

The post holder will assess plan and evaluate patient care, supporting in the provision of clinical expertise, while acting as a role model. They will assist in the effective management of the clinical area, acting in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

The post holder will lead, support, supervise and teach staff where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

To assess plan and evaluate patient care, supporting in the provision of clinical expertise, while acting as a role model.

To assist in the effective management of the clinical area.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical decision making skills.

Excellent communication skills are required to ensure that patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team are able to understand the often complex needs of the patients.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder must demonstrate competence in a wide range of expanded roles including: Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording & basic interpretation, requesting and obtaining pathology samples, utilising PGDs.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical decision making skills.

Excellent communication skills are required to ensure that patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team are able to understand the often complex needs of the patients.

To complete Trust documentation/liaise with all agencies if any suspicions arise regarding the possibility of any Safeguarding Adult/Children issues.

Maintain effective communication within the team by ensuring that information is transmitted at handover and is documented either in the notes, appropriate folders or on the computer system as deemed necessary.

All documentation relating to a patients episode within the department is to be recorded accurately in the patients notes/computer system for future referencing as required.

Assist in maintaining a calm, efficient and cost effective service.

Assist in Co-ordinate/facilitate new staffs orientation into the department.

Undertake individual responsibilities as delegated to the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with current NMC registration

Desirable

• Mentorship
• ILS

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within Urgent and Emergency Care

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a hospital setting
• Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment

Skills

Essential

• Clinical skills such as Venepuncture, Cannulation, ECG

Desirable

• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work well as a team as well as autonomously

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

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