Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered Nurse to join our Emergency department team.
Are you or can you be the exceptional emergency nurse we are looking for ?
Our Emergency department is on a journey to become one of the best in the country and our hope is that you will want to join us and help us to develop our department in providing the best care to the patients and relatives we serve.
We have modern facilities and work closely within the MDT, to form a formidable team, that consistently provides outstanding care.
Our promise to you is, we will support you to reach your full potential, and help develop you to becoming an expert practitioner - we have a dedicated practice educator for the department, and we offer development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills.
If you feel, you want to work on a department where staff are valued, care is provided to the highest standards and is at the centre of everything we do. If you want to be part of a senior team helping to develop services, then we wold look forward to meeting you.
*Previous applicants need not re-apply*
Main duties of the job
- The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs.
- The development of programmes of care.
- The implementation, evaluation and updating of care programmes.
- The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and maybe required to demonstrate procedures and to supervise qualified and unqualified staff
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional:
1 Be accountable for personal nursing practice.
2 Maintain a high standard of patient care.
3 Be aware of current development and research in clinical practice.
4 participate and assist in research at ward level.
5 Undertake study to meet the requirements of PREPP.
6 Act as a role model for junior staff.
7 Practice the ED Nurse Skill Set (Band 5), as detailed on page
8 Undertake training as required to develop competence in the ES staff nurse skill set and in respect of the scope of professional practice.
9 Maintain custody of controlled drugs, checking and administering, checking and maintaining ward stock.
10 Assist medical staff in ascertaining medical treatment and report patients condition to medical staff and receive instructions.
11 Carry out nursing procedures and acts at all times in a professional manner.
12 Contribute to teaching and assessing of learners within the requirements of the N.M.C.
Administrative:
1 Enter all relevant details from ED card onto ED computer system to ensure accurate monitoring of Standards.
2 Assist in requesting of repairs of estate and equipment.
3 Advise patients on the care of their property.
4 Communication and co-operation with other nursing units and departments as required.
Personal:
1 Ensure self participation in the staff development review system enabling a Development of knowledge and skills across Critical Care Services including rotation to other areas.
2 Assist in staff induction programme for new recruits.
3 Exercise leadership by personal example.
4 Ensure knowledge of Health & Safety at work rules and regulations.
5 Maintain working knowledge of emergency procedures.
6 Be aware of discipline and grievance procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Significant post registration experience
- Previous ED experience
- Diploma/Degree in nursing
- Children's nursing
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of Clinical Governance
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- ED Nurse Skill Set
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Experience of using databases
- ILS / PILS / APES / AIMS
- ED Skill Set
Other
Essential
- Able to work flexibly and rostered shifts e.g. Days, Nights, twilight shifts, Weekends and Bank Holidays
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD