About this role
Job summary
Join us and be part of our transformative journey in Emergency Care!
We are seeking an experienced individual with strong management skills and experience in emergency care.
This is an exciting opportunity as we undergo major changes including relocation the Urgent Treatment Centre into the Emergency Centre footprint. As a band 7 you will rotate through this area assisting in co-ordinating services.
Under the guidance of our Senior team and clinical educators you will receive comprehensive mentoring in ED specific skills and shift co-ordination, This includes minor injury management, x-ray requesting, wound closure, Manchester triage and line management including employee relations issues.
Main duties of the job
You will be paired with a mentor from our esteemed band 7 team, supported by our education experts who will nurture and shape you into a proficient band 7 Sister or Charge Nurse.
The role presents an outstanding leadership opportunity in the emergency department setting with opportunities for occasional cross site collaboration.
About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Job description Job responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include providing dynamic clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of top-tier nursing care and fostering team development through adept line management
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse or equivalent health care professional PILS / ILS Recognised mentorship course
Desirable
Futher study post registration Recognised Leadership Course HMIMMS/TNCC/ALS/APLS
Experience Essential
Previous emergency department experience at a senior level (minimum 2 years as a band 6) Able to work in a busy demanding area Practical teaching experience formally or informally Experience and competence in managing / leading a team
Desirable
Good understanding of clinical governance and its application within an emergency care setting Line management experience (performance appraisals/sickness management) Link Nurse Role
Skills Essential
Fully competent in all clinical skills relevant to emergency nursing (Including - Triage, minor injury management, care of the critically unwell patient adult or child, transfer of the critically unwell patient, trauma care, chemical incident management and major incident management) Evidence of conducting audits and development of current department. Ability to resolve and deal with problems and conflict Competent in x-ray requesting and advanced plastering Good understanding of infection control principles and their application within an emergency care setting
Qualities / Attributes Essential
Ability to prioritise and manage workload taking responsibility for decision making under pressure Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrates Trust values Able to motivate a team
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)