Job overview

AMU is a 16 bedded male Acute Medical Assessment unit, situated on Hagen Geroke Unit. We receive patients directly from A&E and Ambulatory Care and accommodate patients with a large variety of medical conditions. Patients remain on the unit for approximately 48 hours while investigations are taken place to determine whether admission to the main hospital is necessary or whether discharge would be more appropriate.

The unit is proud to offer a 1:6 nurse to patient ratio with a designated shift coordinator not included in these numbers. These staffing levels reflect the busy nature of the unit and the large turnover of patients.

AMU is dedicated to providing safe and high quality acute medical care to our patients, but is also conscious of the need to develop staff. Working closely with our experienced PEF and specialist nurses, a teaching programme has been introduced covering a variety of topics and a number of competency-based assessments in our team study days.

The chosen candidate can expect to undertake training and learn skills in: venepuncture & cannulation, CVC, ILS, male and female catheterisation, PCAs and if Newly Qualified, supported throughout preceptorship.

AMU is a dynamic, ever-changing, fast-paced area to work. We require enthusiastic individuals with a can do attitude that have the ability to work within our passionate team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.

Following the preceptorship period the post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise unqualified and adaptation staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.

The post holder will be expected to respond in a health emergency such as,

Cardiac arrest

Faints

Chest pain

Choking

Bleeding

Epileptic seizure

Sepsis

Shock

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.