Senior Staff Nurse - Emergency Department (Band 6) in London

Band 6 Main area Nursing Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Part time 37.5 hours per week (24/7 service - shift pattern covering days, nights, weekend, bank holidays (11.5 hour shifts))

Employer: Whittington Health NHS Trust

Site: Whittington Hospital - Accident & Emergency Level 5

Town: London

Salary: £47,951 - £56,863 Per Annum Including HCAS (pro rata for part time)

Closing: 08/09/

Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3rd party recruitment providers – North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of Whittington Health NHS Trust. By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.

The Whittington Emergency Department (ED) serves the diverse local community of North London. Our CQC inspection in January 2020 praised the teamwork displayed amongst our staff who support each other to provide good care. We provide high quality emergency care and maintain an above average performance. We are a dedicated trauma unit as part of the North East London and Essex Trauma Network.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder will assist in providing individualised, co-ordinated care for all patients assigned to them.
• Provides nursing care without supervision and contributes to the development and evaluation of nursing practice in the Emergency Department.
• Effectively co-ordinates individual areas of the department (e.g. Majors/Resus/Paediatrics) supervising and supporting junior staff.
• Takes charge of the department under supervision of senior colleagues, whilst working towards departmental shift leader competencies.
• Provides expert teaching and supervision to junior colleagues to uplift their clinical skills and knowledge.
• Ensure the Trust ICARE values are upheld.

CLINICAL:

• To assess, plan and implement evidence based, individualised patient care.
• To liaise regularly with the Nurse-in-Charge regarding patient care and flow.
• To provide direct nursing care which is consistently of a high standard.
• To take responsibility for a defined group of patients.
• To maintain accurate and appropriate nursing documentation and ensure communication and liaison with the multidisciplinary team is maintained.
• To act as a role model and assist, support and supervise other nurses in the team as required, including undertaking role of preceptor.
• To deliver care in line with evidence-based practices and latest nursing research.
• To delegate as appropriate within the team, taking accountability for delegation.
• To work a full range of shifts including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• To elevate incidents in real time and report these on Datix.

MANAGEMENT:

• To effectively manage and supervise allocated areas within the Emergency Department.
• Maintain effective communication between team members, patients and their families.
• Work always as part of the team, liaising closely with senior colleagues, and respond positively to feedback from colleagues and service users.
• Take on a link nurse role and work with the nursing leadership team to ensure service standards are met, audits are undertaken, and quality improvement is championed.
• Be aware of and adhere to Trust and departmental policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Have responsibility for appropriate and cost-effective use of resources.
• Work within the Health and Safety at Work Act, following Trust policies for reporting accidents/incidents, showing an awareness of risk management in the workplace.
• Ensure equipment is in good working order, and report appropriately when defective.

EDUCATION:

• Demonstrates commitment to supporting education within the department.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of induction programmes for new members of staff.
• Demonstrate a continuing process of professional development regarding clinical and leadership skills.
• Participate in and utilise the Trust’s clinical supervision and annual appraisal processes.
• Maintain compliance with Trust mandatory training requirements.

PROFESSIONAL:

• Observe the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors at all times.
• Be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date registration on the NMC register.
• Maintain a professional portfolio which will meet the requirements of NMC revalidation.
• Always work in such a manner that protects colleagues, patients and visitors from any hazards.

PERSONAL CONDUCT:

• All staff are expected to treat others with courtesy and respect.
• Senior Staff Nurses are expected to plan their annual leave well in advance so that their absence is not detrimental to the service.
• Senior Staff Nurses are expected to be exemplary role models within the organisation, always adhering to the dress code and uniform policy.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) or RGN
• Practice Assessor course
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) and Trauma Intermediate Life Support (TILS)
• Post registration course in Emergency Nursing
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently in all areas of the Emergency Department.
• Ability to manage own workload, and supervise junior staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent in phlebotomy, cannulation and IV drug administration.
• Experience of managing areas of the Emergency Department.
• Plastering competency.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of RCN Emergency Nursing Level 1 competencies and working towards level 2.
• Experience of regularly working in Triage, Resus, Majors and Paediatrics independently.
• Knowledge of adult and children’s safeguarding principles.
• Knowledge of Emergency Department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Knowledge of NCL HASU, Major Trauma and Cardiac transfer protocols.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Genuine interest in Emergency Nursing.
• Ability to demonstrate Trust values.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and leadership skills.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS:

To comply with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.