Registered Nurse - AMU

The Methodist Church in Britain; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & annual leave

Flexible working hours

Structured development plan

Career development support

Staff physiotherapy

Counselling service

Gym discounts

Earned pay access

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking a registered nurse for the Emergency Assessment Unit (AMU). The role involves rapid assessment and admission of emergency patients, mentoring junior staff and maintaining high standards of care across nine medical specialties.

You will work under the direction of the Department Sister/Charge Nurse, practising per the NMC Code and contributing to CPD and professional development within a dynamic AMU environment.

Qualifications

• Completed preceptorship after qualifying.
• Mentorship preparation or equivalent, or completed once in post where applicable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and a personal professional profile.

Responsibilities

• Work with the multidisciplinary AMU team across all areas of the department.
• Maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Department Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Practise in line with the NMC Code and within limits of competence.
• Manage the Emergency Department environment and staffing when no senior member of staff is present.
• Assess and delegate workload according to staff competencies.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff and learners, and provide induction for new staff.
• Complete the Trust preceptorship programme and RCN Competency Standards for Emergency Nurses.
• Become competent in all enhanced practice roles in A&E.
• Assess and treat paediatric patients.
• Assess and treat patients with mental health issues.
• Keep practice evidence-based and current through continuing professional development.
• Act as a role model for the Trust's PRIDE values and inclusive behaviour.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

This registered nurse post sits on the emergency assessment unit (AMU) at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. The work centres on assessing and admitting emergency patients referred from GP surgeries, clinics and A&E, across nine medical specialties. The unit is split into a same-day emergency care clinic and three inpatient areas, with high patient turnover and staff working across all of them. Applicants must have completed their preceptorship after qualifying.

What the job involves

• Work with the multidisciplinary AMU team across all areas of the department
• Maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Department Sister/Charge Nurse
• Practise in line with the NMC Code and within limits of competence
• Manage the Emergency Department environment and staffing when no senior member of staff is present
• Assess and delegate workload according to staff competencies
• Mentor and supervise junior staff and learners, and provide induction for new staff
• Complete the Trust preceptorship programme and RCN Competency Standards for Emergency Nurses
• Become competent in all enhanced practice roles in A&E
• Assess and treat paediatric patients
• Assess and treat patients with mental health issues
• Keep practice evidence-based and current through continuing professional development
• Act as a role model for the Trust's PRIDE values and inclusive behaviour

What’s required

Qualifications

• Completed preceptorship following qualification
• Mentorship preparation programme or equivalent, or completed once in post where applicable
• Evidence of continuing professional development and a personal professional profile

Registration & licences

• NMC registration on the appropriate part of the register

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Other

• Effective role model for the PRIDE values
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Nice to have

• ILS, ALS, EPLS or ATNC
• Recent experience of nursing in A&E or a critical care area
• Knowledge of the relevant speciality

What’s offered

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working hours
• Structured development plan and further educational opportunities1>
• Support in career development
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling
• Discounted gym memberships
• Wagestream access to earned pay as you earn it