Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
Calling all Nurses!! Are you interested in Emergency Care?
Are you an established staff nurse looking for an exciting and challenging carrier in Emergency Nursing?
If so, Torbay Emergency Department is looking for you!
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic nurses who can demonstrate commitment to the provision of high-quality person-centred care. You will have responsibility for managing a cohort of patients within the emergency department, whether that be in majors, ambulatory emergency care or the Resus room.
You will communicate closely with the department coordinators, in order to deliver safe, evidence based and effective care. You will be expected to work closely with the medical team and other agencies, including The Ambulance Service, to ensure safe, prompt and appropriate care delivery. You will be confident and have an understanding of the national targets for the delivery of Emergency Care.
This post is flexible, working to meet the needs of the patients and the department, under the instruction and supervision of the Silver Registered Nurse and Band 7 nurse. You will also support junior colleagues through on-the-job teaching and pastoral care.
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Working clinically to ensure the safety and quality of the care given to your designated patients within the emergency Department
Supporting and working with colleagues during the shift
Liaising with the wider MDT to maintain safety
Helping to facilitate the development of the service as part of the wider team
To participate in discussions and projects that will benefit the team, the patients and the department as a whole
Working under guidance and in conjunction with the senior nursing team and the departmental Matron
Following the Department’s and Trust’s Policies and Protocols to ensure the safety of the department
Working for our organisation
The nursing team consists of both Adult and Paediatric nurses and work alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Paramedic Practitioners who mange the Minor Injuries service within the department. Supported by Assistant Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants.
The medical team and nursing team work together to ensure the safety of patients and staff within the department.
Practice Educators who offer a multitude of learning experiences tailored to the needs of the ED, led by an experienced Emergency Nurse, facilitate in-house training for the clinical skills required by nurses within the ED, and is also responsive to the developmental and educational needs of all the staff.
The requirement for the delivery of safe, high quality care is at the heart of all we do, and we take great pride in the professionalism of the team and our work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.