About this role
Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen to work with a team who are committed to delivering the highest possible standards of care within the emergency pathway
We are looking for an experienced enthusiastic & dedicated emergency Nurse to ensure staff develop a patient-centered approach that provides clinically effective and safe care.
This is a great opportunity to lead the way training is delivered to new and existing staff, whilst working in partnership with the wider team and other practice educators to improve practice, clinical nursing and service delivery.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
The department is classified as a trauma unit and we are supported by specialty services such as; critical care, acute medicine, specialist surgery and paediatric specialists. We have a purpose built helipad onsite.
We have a new, state of the art staff facility for staff changing with access to a shower as well as a new staff room and education room.
The department has its own staff retreat for quiet / reflection and the department supports time out in here.
The department also runs wellbeing initiatives and supports staff wellbeing.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will provide education and training for nursing staff within the emergency department, Urgent Care and Minor Injury Units and support learners on placement within the Trust. You will provide classroom teaching to support staff development, and work alongside staff in clinical practice to aid their progress.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Nurse with current NMC registration Evidence of continuing professional development Experience of Mentorship Subject-specific expertise/evidence and clinical skills knowledge. Experience working in the Emergency setting with both adults and children ALS / APLS Qualification
Desirable
ALS / APLS GIC Provider Degree Qualification
Experience Essential
Significant post registration experience Experience of leading innovation and change Experience of clinical teaching Professional mentorship Evidence of competency in a wide range of clinical skills Evidence of formal facilitation skills, training & teaching experience Evidence of recent professional development Car owner
Desirable
Significant post-qualification experience in an emergency care Knowledge of research and audit
Skills Essential
Ability to deal with issues of risk management within the clinical context Able to produce reports and written materials to support role as required/requested Evidence of working to agreed timescales Adopts a flexible approach to work and service delivery Demonstrates passion for education and excellence Respects, values and cares for others Supports learning and development of self and others
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Royal Blackburn
Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)