Nursing Associate Emergency Department

3 weeks ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Due to a significant uplift to our nursing establishment we are excited to be able to recruit nurse associates to our growing and progressive emergency department.

The post holder is expected to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing high quality care for patients with acute illness or injury within the Emergency Department (ED) within your scope of practice.

The post holder will take part in a training programme to become competent in the role of and Emergency Department Nurse Associate as outlined below.

Main duties of the job

To work with wider multidisciplinary team to assess/ plan/ implement care and treatment to patients from across all parts of the bedford and surrounding communities including resuscitation/ trauma/ paediatric ED/ minor injuries/ illnesses and mental health crises. Ensure essential nurse care is delivered to all patients in the department - nutrition/ hydration/ pain relief/ repositioning and medication. Administration of medication Support patients and their families/ care givers during time of distress/ bereavement showing compassion and empathy.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Use good communication skills to disseminate information and promote and maintain good working relationships within the department and trust wide. Promote the use of communications skills to overcome language and understanding difficulties when interacting with patients and their relatives. Be able to show empathy and compassion on a frequent basis, when caring for people who are experiencing bereavement or have a relative who is critically ill. Be able to use communication skills when taking telephone queries about the condition of patients or from patients or their relatives who have a complaint. To assist in establishing the promotion of health and the prevention of illness. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Completion of NA Foundation Degree and registered with the NMC Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

ILS PILS Diploma/Degree in health related subject

Experience

Essential

Understanding of the Role of the Nursing Associate in the Emergency Department Working on your own initiative Awareness of current local and national nursing issues

Desirable

Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies (CQC/ RCEM etc.)

Knowledge

Essential

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) The ability to prioritise workload and patient care needs and deal with emergency situations. Awareness of National targets and standards for Emergency Departments Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment and patient demands.

Desirable

Previous Emergency Department experience. Venepuncture and Cannulation Skills

Personal Skills

Essential

Able to work in all areas of the Emergency Department including Paediatric ED (with RSCN). Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable Enthusiastic and self-aware

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