Senior Staff Nurse

Senior Staff Nurse - Emergency DepartmentCalling all A&E superstar nurses come and join our phenomenal dedicated teams at St Mary's Hospital PaddingtonWe are recruiting nurses with Emergency department experience who want to further their career in a fast paced, lively and renowned department.We are avid supporters of our whole nursing team and recognise the contribution, motivation and competencies that our Band 6 team bring to every shift.We also support individuals to improve and develop their leadership and management skills, encouraging them to be fully rounded nurses who bring a large range of skills to our patients' bedsides from a broad portfolio of experience.We encourage internal rotations based solely on individual aspirations as well as supporting staff through every step of their emergency care career pathway.We see the importance in providing the highest standard of care to our patients and therefore encourage our team to take up the opportunities of learning advanced skills, completing the Advanced Life Support course, as well as the Trauma Nursing Core course and our Emergency Capital Nurse course accredited by King's College London.Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in all areas of the department, supported by the band 7 team.Main duties of the jobCarry out planned care for a group of patients without supervisionEnsure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient careAssist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient careMaintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly.Management ResponsibilitiesPlan, organise and deploy staff according to ability and workload in order to meet patient needs. Manage effective flows of patients within Emergency Services to meet NHS targetsCommunicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environmentDemonstrate an awareness of the economical use of resources and contribute to the overall control of the ward or departmental budgeTeaching and health educationAssess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requestedAssist in the teaching and development of nursing assistants, students and junior staff, helping them to achieve their learning outcomesAct as a role model and mentor to nursing assistants, pre-registration students nurses undertaking supervised practice and return to nursing programmes, and junior nurseAbout usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational.You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.Job responsibilitiesThe 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person SpecificationeducationoFull valid UK NMC Adult registrationoPost-qualification education in Emergency Nursing or equivalent experienceoPractice assessor courseCritical Care Transfer CourseALSPGD courseSkillsoGood level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skillsoTriage competent, requiring supervisionExperience with audit and researchValues and behavioursoIn line with Trust valuesOther RequirementsoSufficient to fulfil the duties of the post with any aids and adaptationsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr