Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit, is a unique day unit based within Stepping Hill Hospital that aims to streamline patient care in order to provide same day treatment, reducing the need for patients to be admitted. Patients are referred to MSDEC in various ways including through the Emergency Department, GP, Community services and ambulance service.

MSDEC sees a variety of patients with medical conditions and often has a high turnover of patients this requires the post holder to be confident in working in a high pressure environment.

As a registered practitioner you will work alongside both registered and unregistered staff all of whom are competent, committed and proud to deliver an excellent standard of care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for delivering highly skilled nursing care to patients, using a person-centred approach. Effective communications skills should be used alongside a systemic approach when assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care given to patients to ensure a high standard.

The post holder is required to demonstrate empathy and compassion when engaging with patients and their families by recognising and responding effectively to their individual needs. This also means working collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide effective treatment and care.

It is the responsibility of the post holder to maintain their NMC registration and work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

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 you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for delivering highly skilled nursing care to patients, using a person-centred approach. Effective communications skills should be used alongside a systemic approach when assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care given to patients to ensure a high standard.

The post holder is required to demonstrate empathy and compassion when engaging with patients and their families by recognising and responding effectively to their individual needs. This also means working collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide effective treatment and care.

The post holder will assist in the admission and discharge processes for patients in line with local procedures.

They will provide support with the effective patient admission pathways and effective discharge planning using their clinical skills to agree admissions and manage/report any impact on shifts/ workload and staffing levels.

They will proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and keep them informed about their treatment and care.

Maintain registration, and nursing competencies, and comply with NMC code of Professional Conduct and related documents.

To be flexible to work within other areas or departments to meet the demands of the trust workforce model and changing service needs.

We are a small team who pride themselves on teamwork and to exceed the expectations of the service users.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.

Person Specification

education and qualifications

Essential

• RN Adult

Desirable

• Relevant ppost registration courses appropriate to the clinical area

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in working in adult care
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Experience in working in clinical areas

Desirable

• Experience of supervising others

Skills and abilites

Essential

• Effective time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Resource management
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to show own initiative
• Problem solving
• Motivated
• Ability to adapt and cope with change
• Demonstrate a positive 'Can Do' approach to change
• Attention to detail
• Shows enthusiasm for achieving results
• Demonstrates an awareness of patient dignity and respect
• Effective communication
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality , data protection and clinical governance

Work Realted Circumstances

Essential

• Occupational Health Clearance
• Flexible and adaptable
• Mental effort: to exert frequent concentration where work pattern is unpredictable
• Emotional Effort: post holder will at times be exposed to distressing and emotional circumstances

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

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362-A-24-6742260