About this role
Job summary
We are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5's who have a passion for Emergency Nursing to join our friendly Emergency Department. It is desirable to have post registration experience in an acute care setting and have the resilience to meet the challenges of our busy but rewarding department, however we would also like to hear from newly qualified nurses or those who have worked in an acute setting prior or during training and have an interest in making this their career
Newham Emergency Department serves a large diverse population and on average see's 400-500 patients a day, including acute medical patients, paediatrics, and patients in a mental health crisis.
Main duties of the job
To provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams. You will be self-motivated an excellent communicator and have proven clinical and organisational skills but also have a desire to learn and develop and work as an integral member of our large and dynamic team. The post holder will work within the NMC Code, trust policies, guidance, and procedures to ensure safe working practice.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree Registered Paediatric Nurse or equivalent experience NMC Registration in Uk
Desirable
Drug administration Mentorship Course or equivalent
Experience Essential
Registered Nurse who can demonstrate a commitment and interest in Emergency Nursing via experience as a student or in a healthcare role.
Desirable
Previous Emergency Department Experience Experience of working in an Acute Care Setting Experience of Caring for patients in mental health crisis
Knowledge Essential
Clinical governance
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of National issues relating to Emergency Care
Skills Essential
Ability to carry out essential nursing care and procedures Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively Ability to recognise own limitations and work within limits of competence Able to work within set time frames working to priorities and deadlines Ability to communicate effectively in both a written and oral manner Ability to demonstrate use of basic IT systems Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and maintains a record of them. To work effectively as part of the multi disciplinary tea
Desirable
Competentent in phlebotomy and cannulation Immediate Life Support Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge Understanding of own knowledge and skills Demonstrates the ability to identify own learning needs Ability to communicate effectively across the department and within the directorate. Ability to accurately record and report back on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified
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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Newham University Hospital
Glen Road
Newham
E13 8SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)