ED Nurse & Mentor—Leadership in Pediatrics

NHS Jobs; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich is seeking an Emergency Department nurse to participate in the preceptorship programme and develop competency across emergency care disciplines.

You will be mentored to supervise junior staff, undertake induction for new hires, and maintain evidence-based practice while contributing to high-quality patient care in a busy ED environment.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
• Maintain Continuous Professional Development in line with Trust Policy and professional bodies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
• Complete the Trust's preceptorship programme and RCNC Competency Standards for Emergency Nurses.
• Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice.
• Manage the Emergency Department environment and staffing in the absence of a senior member of staff; assess and delegate workload according to staff competencies.
• Complete mentorship preparation, act as a mentor and provide supervision to junior staff and learners; provide induction for new staff.
• Undertake CPD and stay up to date with relevant research.
• Become competent in enhanced practice roles in A&E; assess and treat paediatric patients; assess and treat patients with Mental Health issues.

Job description

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich is seeking an Emergency Department nurse to participate in the preceptorship programme and develop competency across emergency care disciplines.

You will be mentored to supervise junior staff, undertake induction for new hires, and maintain evidence-based practice while contributing to high-quality patient care in a busy ED environment.