Deputy Shift Leader / Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

NHS; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Trauma Centre as a Deputy Shift Leader in Emergency Medicine, where you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced environment. This dynamic position requires a dedicated Emergency Nurse with strong clinical and managerial skills to lead a team and ensure effective patient flow. The Northern Care Alliance is committed to providing exceptional healthcare, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to a progressive organization that values care, appreciation, and inspiration. Enjoy a competitive benefits package and a supportive work-life balance as you advance your career in this rewarding role.

Benefits

Flexible Working Opportunities

Annual Leave Allowance

Health and Wellbeing Activities

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven clinical ability in A&E with substantial experience at Band 5 or above.
• Ability to manage all aspects of the ED daily, including flow and capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a designated clinical area in the Emergency Department.
• Deliver excellent patient-centered care and manage team dynamics.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Emergency Care Expertise

Mentorship

Patient-Centered Care

Education

First Level Degree in Nursing

Mentorship Qualification

Job description

Deputy Shift Leader / Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

As we continue to expand and develop as a leading Trauma Centre, we are seeking a highly skilled Emergency Nurse to join our team in the Emergency Department. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic environment and play a crucial role in delivering care to our complex patient caseload.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Emergency Nurse who can rise to the challenges of this fast-paced setting, providing both clinical and managerial leadership. If you have the skills and expertise to thrive in a trauma environment, we encourage you to apply and be part of our evolving team.

You will lead a designated clinical area; majors, minors and resus as well as taking on aspects of managerial responsibility.

Main duties of the job

You will need to demonstrate drive, commitment and a strong sense of leadership and deliver excellent patient centred care.

You will be able to demonstrate a proven clinical ability in A&E, with substantial experience at Band 5 or above; be able to manage all aspects of the ED on a daily basis, including a real understanding of flow and capacity; and the leadership ability to bring the team with them in achieving Trust goals.

If you are a knowledgeable and skilled practitioner currently working in the field of emergency care, with significant experience in the ED as a Band 5, this could be the role for you.

Ideally you will have the following qualifications; a first level degree, a mentorship qualification and TNCC or ATNC provider status. You will be expected to evidence your achievements, and plans to develop areas of your practice, through a professional portfolio that will be scrutinised as part of the selection process. If you have the drive and determination to succeed in a progressive successful organisation, whilst ensuring high quality, safe care, underpinned by best practice which is consistently delivered we would like you to apply.

Salford Royal has teamed up with housing association Salix Homes to provide a 26-apartment complex for doctors, nurses and other clinical staff new to the Trust. Please enquire upon appointment to review availability.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Registration & Qualifications

• NMC Registration (3)
• First Degree in nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence (3)
• Substantial post registration experience in A&E

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience (3)
• Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners (3)
• Evidence of involvement in the development of protocols and clinical audit (3)
• Evidence of ability to take charge in the absence of their direct line manager (3)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust