This post sits within the Emergency Department at Medway NHS Foundation Trust, in the Medicine and Emergency Care division. The post holder deputises as required, acts as a role model for junior staff and gives supportive clinical leadership to help the department run well. Access to MSc programmes and a structured route toward emergency care expertise come with the role. Nurse registration is required, and applicants must explain how they manage stress in acute settings.
What the job involves
- Act as a role model for junior team members in delivering high-standard nursing care
- Deputise as required for the department
- Provide supportive clinical leadership, energising and empowering others towards a shared vision
- Support the effective management of the Emergency Department
- Remain accountable for own practice in line with the NMC Code and keep knowledge and professional competence up to date
- Complete mandatory and statutory training within set timeframes
- Follow local, hospital and statutory guidelines and policies, including health and safety, and be familiar with the Health and Safety at Work Act
- Take part in annual appraisal and ongoing review, including a personal and professional portfolio for revalidation
- Maintain a high standard of care and courteous reception to patients and visitors
- Work in line with corporate objectives
- Practise in a cost-effective, cost-aware way with the patient at the centre
- Understand and reflect the Trust's values (Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open, Together) in practice
Qualifications
- Emergency or critical care qualification at level 6 or 7, or equivalent
- RCN emergency care competences level 2, or equivalent
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as a registered nurse
Experience
- 24 months' experience in an emergency or acute care setting
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of professional standards
- Knowledge of clinical governance and the duty to report incidents
- Knowledge of individual responsibilities for health and safety
- Previous knowledge and skills in supportive leadership
- Knowledge of an emergency department resuscitation area
- Previous knowledge and skills in identifying deteriorating patients
Other
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication
- Ability to discuss how they deal with stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Values-based question: how they would represent the Trust positively
Nice to have
- Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, or equivalent
What’s offered
- Comprehensive learning and development package
- Access to different MSc programmes
- Choice of coverage and supplemental benefits for employees and their families
- Promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
