This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a 6-month rotational post across departments within Urgent and Emergency Care. Successful candidates will rotate through the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Clinical Assessment Unit (CAU), and Emergency Department (ED). This opportunity will provide candidates with exposure to a variety of departments and enable the development of a broad range of clinical skills and experience across urgent care pathways. The post holder will work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care. In collaboration with the integrated multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for patients. The successful candidate will also contribute towards developing and maintaining a supportive and stimulating learning environment for staff and students.
Key Working Relationships
- Paediatric Emergency Department
- SDEC
- UTC
- CAU
Key Result Areas
- To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trust’s vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes., Practice nursing and the delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust/Unit Policies and procedures.
- Be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs for patients in the emergency department, ensuring safe practice and maintaining high standards of care.
- Establish and maintain effective communication links with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers.
- Maintain up to date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients’ condition and other relevant information.
- With the sister/charge nurse and their deputies ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies and procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.
- To have an understanding of the Safeguarding policies and procedures, and have an understanding and recognition of those at risk.
- Support the implementation of quality assurance initiatives, which will improve patient care and the patients’ environment.
- Ensure safe storage and administration of medicines in accordance with the trust policy and practice.
- Be proficient in the use of information technology utilised within the department.
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