Emergency Department Practice Development Lead

Royal Free London Nhs Foundation Trust

Greater London

On-site

GBP 56,000 - 63,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 7 Practice Development Nurse for the Adult Accident & Emergency service in London. The role focuses on leading practice development, teaching clinical practice and promoting outstanding safety and quality for patients and the team.

You will join a supportive nursing team, backed by the Matron group, with opportunities for development and education within a busy ED.

Qualifications

Post nursing qualification in a related nursing speciality.
Educated to degree level.
Teaching qualification.
ILS/TILS.
ALS/APLS.

Responsibilities

Lead allocated number of staff ensuring high quality and safe care.
Maintain an acceptable environment for patients, staff and visitors; report and take action.
Attend essential training/update sessions to retain clinical skills.
Attend and report untoward incidents in the department.
Complete relevant paperwork and communicate effectively with patients and team.
Care and control of medication, stock management and trust systems for safe administration.
Follow Trust policies to maintain safety and standards.
Undertake advanced practical skills after recognised training.
Communicate care information and manage queries with patients and MDT.
Attend team meetings and provide feedback to colleagues.
Assess care needs and implement programmes with junior staff.
Demonstrate knowledge to act in emergencies.
Monitor hand hygiene and environmental cleaning practices.
Implement infection control principles and cross infection prevention.
Manage own team of nurses, HCSW and flow coordinator.