About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Band 7 senior nurse to come and join our emergency department. We need an experienced, highly motivated individuals who can work with our team of clinicians to deliver high quality patient care, whilst being able to support junior staff.
We are the tertiary referral centre for Vascular, ID, Stroke, ENT & Max fax
We are looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work and lead effectively within a multidisciplinary team in an innovative Emergency Department.We are looking for an experienced professional who is looking for a genuine opportunity to demonstrate their managerial skills. You must have the ability to 'think on your feet' to meet the challenges of this exciting and dynamic role.
The post holder will be supported by the two ED Matrons, Nurse Consultant and a Head of Nursing all of whom are responsible for leading the ED Teams.
Our Emergency Department sees over 100,000 patients a year and over 100 LAS attendances per day, and have an integrated Paediatric Emergency Department and an Urgent Care Centre.
In the department we are supported by various different multidisciplinary teams, such as STARRs and Frality team, to enhance patient experience and care
If you would to come and work in a friendly, busy demanding area then this could be the emergency department for you
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be supported by the two ED Matrons, Nurse Consultant and a Head of Nursing all of whom are responsible for leading the ED Teams.
Our Emergency Department sees over 100,000 patients a year and over 100 LAS attendances per day, and have an integrated Paediatric Emergency Department and an Urgent Care Centre.
In the department we are supported by various different multidisciplinary teams, such as STARRs and Frality team, to enhance patient experience and care
If you would to come and work in a friendly, busy demanding area then this could be the emergency department for you.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
o Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
o St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
o Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
o Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
nmc registration Essential
nmc registration
Desirable
nmc registration
band 6 with 2 years experience Essential
band 6 with 2 years experience in ED
Desirable
band 6 with 2 years experience in ED ED course
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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Emergency Department, Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)