Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Assessment Unit
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: [email protected]
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 179-7215891-M
- Employer
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Suffolk Hospital
- Town
- Bury st Edmunds
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Acute Assessment unit / SDEC
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
The successful candidate will be part of a fantastic team and be expected to take charge of all areas within the acute Assessment unit including the Same Day Emergency Care Unit and also caring for patients who attend with acute illnesses. The successful candidate will be an experienced staff nurse looking for self-development or someone wishing to expand their nursing portfolio.
Our Acute assessment unit is a is a thriving, innovative, front door service consistent of 23 assessment trolleys which operates 24 hours a day, it is a fast-paced unit which cares for patients with varied medical conditions in their acute phase. The unit is part of the Same Day Emergency Care program where we deliver rapid assessment of Medical patient’s including diagnostic and treatment without being admitted to a ward. They can then go home on the same day if it is clinically safe to do so. You will have the opportunity the opportunity to work in a clinical environment striving for excellence, and be an integral part of our nursing team.
You will be supported by the ward manager and matron to undertake personal and professional development opportunities. The ward offers different learning opportunities as well as a chance to develop your skills.
Main duties of the job
Working under the direction of the registered health care professional, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
planning and organising own workload in conjunction with other staff members. Support service development to meet
the evolving needs of the NHS ensuring efficient and effective use of all resources. Provide effective high-quality
patient/customer care. Monitor and maintain Trust Quality standards.
Working for our organisation
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the Job role and person specification, please see attached Job description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
- BLS & ILS trained
- Preparation for Mentorship
Desirable criteria
- A1 Assessor course
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Willingness to share knowledge
- Awareness of current political/professional issues
- Demonstrates awareness of the 6C’s, Trust values and Patients First Service Standards
- Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Previous acute experience within the NHS
- Demonstrates experience managing deteriorating patients
Desirable criteria
- Previous acute experience within the NHS
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work to clear guidelines and within role boundaries
- Proficient IT skills
- Communicates clearly in writing, verbally and using the telephone
- Accurate with attention to detail
- Proficient in accurate, objective documentation and clinical hand- over of patients
- Able to recognise and manage deteriorating patients and to escalate concerns
- Knowledge of Ambulatory Care Centre and clinical pathways
- Cannulation competent
- Venipuncture competent
- Proficient with E-Care
- IV Drug administration trained
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Ambulatory Care same day emergency care Centre and clinical pathways
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Team worker, who is able to prioritize effectively
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties
- Awareness of own limitations
- Ability to use initiative, referring key decisions as appropriate and understanding aim limitations
- Attention to detail
- Polite, respectful and professional attitude and behaviors towards staff members, patients and relatives
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jennifer Chandler
- Job title
- Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01284 713032
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