Registered Nurse

NHS; Crawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced nurse to deliver high standards of urgent care, manage patient assessments, and lead the unit as Shift Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in acute care, with expertise in minor injuries and mentorship. The role involves working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while upholding the best practices in nursing. This position offers significant responsibility and contribution to patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience within an acute/urgent care setting.
• Experience of working with minor injuries/minor ailments and more complex conditions.
• Experience in clinical supervision and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective nursing care ensuring high standards.
• Prioritize and assess patients in a triage capacity.
• Manage the unit as Shift Coordinator, ensuring treatment efficiency.

Skills

Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing/NHS/unscheduled care

Excellent written and spoken English

Competent in administration of IV additives

ECG interpretation

Venepuncture/Cannulation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with current PIN on NMC or HCPC register

Autonomous practice/management of minor injuries course

Minor ailments course

ILS/ALERT or ALS

Tools

Plaster of Paris (POP) casts

IRMER, limb assessment, x-ray interpretation

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

a) As a member of the team works co-operatively with the multi-disciplinary team, ensures the effective and safe delivery of nursing care ensuring the highest possible standards of care received by patients and their carers while in the unit.

b) Works in a streaming / triage capacity assess patients on arrival to the Unit and prioritising them according to clinical need and streaming to the appropriate service within the Unit.

c) Works within agreed boundaries of practice giving support, guidance, supervision for staff nurses students and receptionists for the unit.

d) Developing skills and knowledge to assess, plan and deliver care, refer to relevant speciality or outside agencies supported by the Emergency Nurse / Practitioner on duty as required.

e) Participates in the management of the unit as the Shift Coordinator of the shift, organising staffing and activity within the unit when operating as the designated Shift Coordinator, while ensuring safe, efficient, and effective treatment and discharge of all patients within a predefined target time of arrival to the Centre.

Communication and working relationships

a) Liaises with Senior Emergency Nurse Practitioners and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care is delivered to patient safely, effectively and efficiently.

b) Provides and receives complex and sensitive information, where persuasive reassurance and empathetic skills are required and where there are barriers to understanding.

c) Assessing and prioritising patients attending the unit in a timely manner

d) Obtaining and documenting consent

e) Observing and communicating with patient in the waiting area to primarily highlight any deterioration in condition.

f) Liaises with other healthcare providers to ensure patients attending the MIU receive their treatment in the most appropriate place.

g) Assists with the discharge process and provides written as well as verbal advice to patients, relatives and carers.

h) Actively involves patients, relatives and carers in their treatment and encouraged individuals to assist in their won recovery.

i) Acts as an ambassador/role model for the organisation and the Nursing Profession.

j) Excellent awareness of data protection, confidentiality and appropriate sharing of information

k) Attends and contributes to staff/team meetings.

l) Has acquired clinical skills in acute care settings, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

m) Has experience in prioritising workload in high turnover situations

n) Adherence to occupational policies, protocols, procedures and codes of professional conduct

o) Is aware of National and Local policies and initiatives which impact on patients care.

p) Contributes to a positive learning environment within the Unit.

q) Adheres to Infection Prevention and Control policies in carrying out their duties.

r) Acts as supervisor/assessor to student nurses/paramedics in accordance with NMC/HCPC code of conduct.

Knowledge, training and experience

a) Has acquired expertise in Emergency Care underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Guided by clearly defined occupational policies, protocols, procedures and codes of Professional conduct supported by the Senior Emergency Nurse Practitioners.

b) Provides evidence based clinical advice as required to staff, carers and junior colleagues which promotes clinical practice that reduces risk to patients.

c) Is aware of National and local policies and initiatives which impact on patient and nursing care e.g. The Trusts Clinical Governance and Nursing Strategies, for example Essence of Care, and can demonstrate their application in the unit.

d) Knows how to access and direct others to Trust policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Professional registration

• Completed and obtained RN and has current live PIN on NMC or HCPC register
• Autonomous practice/management of minor injuries course
• Minor ailments course
• ILS/ALERT or ALS

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience within and acute/urgent care setting, with knowledge and skills specific to urgent care
• Experience of working with minor injuries/minor ailments and more complex medical and surgical conditions
• Experience in the assessment and management of paediatrics, including the assessment and management of children with different medical and surgical problems and traumatic injuries
• Experience in supervision of others, working as a shift leader, leading the team
• Developing skills in leadership and management
• Experience of clinical supervision and the mentorship of peers and students

Skills and Knowledge

• Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing/NHS/unscheduled care
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base
• Is aware of responsibility in relation to HCPC/NMC professional code of conduct
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Evidence of self development
• Competent in administration of IV additives
• ECG interpretation
• IRMER, limb assessment, x-ray interpretation
• Applying Plaster of Paris (POP) casts
• Venepuncture/Cannulation

Other requirements

• Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service
• Is of good health and good character as per NMC/HCPC requirements
• Willing to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff

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.