Job summary
Would you like to work in a busy, thriving, supportive Emergency Department? We have a supportive senior nursing and medical team who actively encourage innovation and education and expect the highest standards of care. Our Emergency Department is seeking to recruit an experienced Emergency Nurse Practitioner. There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Barts Health on the Whipps Cross site Emergency Department. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you'll see in yourself.
Barts Health Whipps Cross Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients, and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. Every day they drive the behavior and actions for every person in our organisation.
If you feel you have what we are looking for, can demonstrate care and compassion and have the drive and commitment to offering high quality care; this opportunity could be just for you!
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will provide enthusiastic, passionate and innovative nursing leadership to day-to-day operational management and running of the Emergency Department. A Sister/Charge Nurse is expected to take part in supporting staff development, ensuring innovative ways of working are introduced and being an advocate to local & trust wide agenda's as well as own work that will help to make the department an outstanding place to work and visit.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent and relevant experience as RN
- Minor Injuries course
Desirable
- Masters or Masters Level Achievements
- Leadership/Management course
- Non medical prescriber
- Minor Illness course
Experience
Essential
- Specialist A&E/ED course or working towards Mentorship Course or Equivalent
- Relevant ED experience
- ALS or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience within Emergency Care
- Evidence of continual professional development of self and others
- Service quality improvement in practice
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
- Audit and analysis skills
- Knowledge and application of health and safety policy and legislation
- Ability to delegate authority to people and monitor against required outcomes
- Ability to easily share knowledge, teaching
- Demonstrate understanding and role in management of ED operational standards
Desirable
- Complaint management Conflict Resolution
- Breakaway Training
- Mental Health First
- Aid/Awareness
- Roster Management
Other
Essential
- Shift work will be required through the 24 hours period
- Take responsibility for own learning and performance manages staff in relation to recruitment, performance and absence
- Ensures performance reviews are undertaken (minimum of yearly) Ability to self-reflect
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross Hospital
London
E11 1NR