About this role
Job summary
AMUis a varied, fast paced, dynamic emergency assessment unit for unplanned care. We have a high turnover of patients as we take our own direct emergency admissions from GP's, clinics, and A&E. We assess and admit patients from 9 medical specialities including general medicine, respiratory, cardiology, oncology, and gastroenterology. We are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our patients. AMU is divided into 4 parts: Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Clinic alongside 3 inpatient areas (AMUH, AMUI, AMUK).
This is an excellent opportunity to play a role in the realisation of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals' vision of: 'to provide every patient with care we want for those we love the most'.
This role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and highly skilled Team as we look forward to the future development of AMU
The successful applicant will benefit from a structured development plan and further educational opportunities.
Candidates need to have completed preceptorship post qualification.
Main duties of the job
To work with all members of the AMU team within the multi-disciplinary framework.
To work in all areas of the department.
Maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Department Sister/Charge Nurse. To work in accordance with the principles laid down by the Nursing/Midwifery professional bodies and Trust Policies.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overview of Essential Responsibilities
Clinical
- Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
- To successfully complete the Trusts preceptorship programme and Royal College of Nursing Competency Standards for Emergency Nurses
- Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice.
Management and Leadership
- To manage the Emergency Department environment and staffing in the absence of a senior member of staff.
- Effectively assess and delegate workload according to staff competencies in order to meet patient needs.
Educational Responsibilities
- To complete the mentorship preparation programme or equivalent, act as a mentor and provide supervision to junior staff and other learners.
- To provide induction for new staff.
Professional Development
- Maintain Continuous Professional Development in line with Trust Policy, local requirements and professional bodies.
- Ensure own practice is up to date and evidence-based and demonstrate an awareness of current, relevant research.
Specific Additional Responsibilities
- To become competent in all enhanced practice roles in A&E.
- To undertake the assessment and treatment of paediatric patients.
- To undertake the assessment and treatment of patients with Mental Health related issues
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
- Mentorship preparation programme or equivalent (or required to complete once in post) if applicable to clinical area
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile
Desirable
- One of the following: ILS, ALS, EPLS, ATNC
Experience
Desirable
- Recent experience of nursing in A&E or a critical care area
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant speciality
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)