Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to join our hardworking and dynamic nursing team in the highly performing and fast paced Emergency Department at South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust.

The Emergency Department has an experienced and dedicated Clinical Learning Lead team focused on supporting the personal and professional development of our nursing team. Additionally, we are supported by consultants, junior doctors, clinical educators and a caring and dedicated multi-disciplinary team; all who want to make a difference for our patients.

South Warwickshire is a fantastic Trust to work for; in return for your care and commitment to us, we will actively support staff education and the development of your career. We offer excellent development programmes at Band 5 level including clinical skills, leadership training and link nurse roles.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, and implementation and evaluation of the programme of the care. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of nursing care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Job responsibilities

Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work

Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care

To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives

To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration

Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising a range of agreed communication mediums

Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff

Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment

Maintain and develop own professional knowledge

Be aware of and adhere to the Professional Presentation Policy.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level RGN
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• IT Skills
• Non-medical prescriber
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Desirable

• Community Nursing
• Acute nursing
• Care of older people

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a good understanding of the nursing process
• Able to efficiently plan and allocate work
• Able to manage time effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity

Desirable

• Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Able to achieve personal objectives

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Flexible - can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and evening duties
• Independent means of transport/car driver
• Must be willing to travel across localities.

Desirable

• Able to change duties at short notice
• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities