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We are seeking a dedicated Senior Registered Nurse - Pre-Assessment to join our dynamic healthcare team. This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) with a competitive salary of up to £42,650 per year, plus a range of excellent benefits.

As a Senior Registered Nurse in our Pre-Assessment Department, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality patient care and supporting a collaborative, patient-focused environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining clinical standards, promoting patient safety, and acting as an advocate for both patients and junior staff members. You will have the opportunity to lead clinical shifts and mentor others, helping to enhance team performance and care delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide exceptional, individualized patient care in line with operational policies and best practice.
Support the management of workloads and shifts to ensure the efficient running of the department.
Act as a role model, promoting a culture of safeguarding and patient advocacy.
Deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse when required.

Requirements:
Registered General Nurse (Level 1) with NMC registration.
Minimum 18 months post-registration experience.
Mentorship qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent).
Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice.
Proficient in PC and healthcare software.

Benefits:
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
Private pension, healthcare, life insurance, and more.
Excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities.
Join us and be part of a compassionate, dynamic team committed to exceptional patient care.

Apply today!

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The Organisation


With a turnover of £1.25 billion and a workforce of 15,000, Barts Health NHS Trust is the largest NHS trust in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The trust’s six hospitals – St Bartholomew’s (Barts) Hospital in the City, The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, The London Chest Hospital in Bethnal Green, Newham University Hospital in Plaistow, Mile End Hospital and Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone – deliver high quality compassionate care to 2.5 million people.

Barts Health’s vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care for our patients in east London and beyond. We are committed to recruiting staff that will help us meet our vision for changing lives, and demonstrate behaviours we believe make Barts Health a great place for patients, their families and friends, the public and staff.

An opportunity has arisen within the Business Intelligence Team for a Senior Information Analyst supporting Whipps Cross Hospital.
To succeed in this exciting role you will need; a real eye for detail, an analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, a willingness and ability to liaise with our stakeholders along with an enthusiasm to get the job done to the highest standards. You will have experience in carrying out analysis and report writing, and also a proven track record of using SQL for data extraction and interrogation purposes.

Experience of working with NHS data is highly desirable but exceptional candidates without previous NHS experience will be considered. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the development of a performance-focused culture where safety, effectiveness and patient experience are consistently delivered through the provision of high-quality information, analytical interpretation, benchmarking and intelligent modelling.

Whipps Cross is currently in the process of designing a new hospital on the site from scratch. This is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the team that will transform the way healthcare is provided for local people and be at the forefront of national healthcare redesign.
In return we will offer you the opportunity to further develop your skills, be recognised for them and to make a difference.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact


For further information please contact:



Peter Andrews (Informatics Business Partner)

Email: Peter.Andrews@nhs.net


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Key responsibilities: Provide pharmaceutical input to areas of chronic disease management within the practices and develop pharmacist-led patient care pathways Undertake chronic disease reviews Undertake structured medication reviews to manage patients with complex polypharmacy , especially older people, housebound patients, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co-morbidities Provide expert clinical medicines advice for the practice teams, giving support with prescription and medication queries Help support the repeat prescriptions system including providing training for administrative and reception staff and reviewing and implementing repeat prescribing policies Improve prescribing practice through educational support for all prescribers in the practices Provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation, safe prescribing and quality improvement, identifying national and local prescribing guidance that affects patient safety requiring implementation - including MHRA alerts, product withdrawals and new research evidence Manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services Medicines reconciliation on hospital discharge and transfer of care Support improvements in clinical care through practice-based audits and implementing change. Liaise with community and hospital pharmacy services to help provide streamlined care, improve patient outcomes, and help manage workload, and liaise directly with hospital colleagues where prescribing needs to be returned to specialists. Respond to patient queries, questions, and concerns regarding medications - face to face and/or telephone contact Contribute to the recruitment, induction, development and appraisal of pharmacy technicians and junior pharmacists and ensure that adequate training and supervision are provided Manage the pharmacy technician team together with the clinical, prescribing and reception leads in each practice Contribute to the vision and development of pharmacy services within the PCN Support public health campaigns such as vaccination

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacy technician to join the cardiac team at Barts Heart Centre.

You will have the opportunity to develop your medicines management skills, working closely with medical and nursing staff on a wide range of medicines management matters tooptimisemedicines use across the site.

With the implementation of ward based dispensaries for all wards and a pre-admission drug history service, you will assist the team in further developing the continued expansion of the service and implementing initiatives in line with the Carter review.

You will gain experience in counselling patients, conducting audits and ensuring optimal medicines management across the site.

This is a 6 month fixed term role based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, working 37.5hours per week including 1 in 5 weekends.

There is a need for close coordination with the wider specialist MDT to pre plan medicines required for our patients at ward level through the implementation of an efficient medicines management system. This will include the assessment of patient’s own drugs, conducting medicines reconciliation, counselling patients about their medicines and coordinating the supply of discharge medication.

The role will also involve the training and supervision of junior team members and dispensary based responsibilities.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.


This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Nov 2024

As a registered childrens nurse the post holder will provide leadership in care to children, young people and their families in theemergency department The post holder will be accountable and responsible for providing a high standard of child and family focused care. To carry out care without direct supervision as part of the Emergency Department team and supervise juniors delivering care. To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.Contribute towards the effective running of the department including patient safe and timely care.

The Ealing Crisis & Home Treatment Team (ECAHTT) are currently offering a Permanent opportunity to a Social Worker, to join the team.

This 9 to 5 role will have a special emphasis around improving access, flow and discharged from the West London Crisis Recovery House (WLCRH). The post entails taking responsibility for assessment and management of service users experiencing a crisis that may, without CAHTT intervention require a hospital admission. These referrals will be coming from a variety of sources (LPS, Inpatient Wards, Community Teams and other CAHT Teams & SPA). You will be dealing with these referrals that have very specific response times and liaising with relevant professionals. You will also have significant managerial & operational responsibility day to day.

CAHTT is a multidisciplinary team. We work closely with Inpatient Services, SPA, MINT, Early Intervention, Social Services, the Police, Statutory and Voluntary agencies. This would be a really exciting time to join the team as the function of the team is changing and the Band 7 Senior Crisis Care Practitioner role is key to these changes.

Regular monthly supervision and reflective practice will be provided. As a Senior Practitioner within the team you will be working shift work 37.5 Hours a week. The post holder should have a variety of significant experience and previous community experience would be ideal.

Expressions of interest / applications should be submitted via Trac:

Contact details:

Please contact Christopher Duval, on 0208 484 2059, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further or via emailChristopher.Duval@westlondon.nhs.uk



West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.

Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.

We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.

We’re rated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Together, we’re committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.

We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.

For further details regarding the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

• To support and deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and the effective management of staff and other resources.
• To carry out the day-to-day management and coordination of the ward/department.
• To ensure that there are education and training opportunities for all staff, including pre and post registration students.
• Act as an advocate for child and family. Provide unsupervised nursing care.
• Our PICU provides specialised care across multiple disciplines, including oncology, infectious diseases, neurology, neurosurgery, major trauma, ENT and paediatric surgery.
• Do you possess a caring and sensitive approach to the needs of patient / parents / guardians / relatives and other staff? And an unending motivation and enthusiasm for acute and critical care services?
• St George’s University Hospital is a renowned centre of excellence and a nationally recognised Trauma Centre. We provide specialist care and treatment for children and young people across the South East.
• St George's PICU is a busy dynamic unit providing care for children with a variety of health care needs. Specialities include oncology, trauma, paediatric surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, paediatric infectious diseases and paediatric medicine.
• We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and experienced children’s nurses committed to excellent patient experience to join our team.
• The PICU Senior Staff Nurse role is about motivating and leading your staff . It is also about clinical excellence.
• St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust will provide an exciting and excellent environment in which to meet these goals.
• St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the country's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for patient care, education and research.
• Located in south-west London, St George's Hospital is only a 5 minute walk from Tooting Broadway tube station, and offers easy access to central London and its numerous restaurants, bars, theatres, museums, cinemas, galleries and other places of interest.
• Our Paediatric Intensive care is committed to excellence in nursing care for critically ill children.
• To support this commitment, we offer a range of courses designated to enhance the skills and knowledge of our nurses in specialised paediatric care. Additionally, we have implemented a system of link nurses across various fields such as medicine management, nitric oxide and organ donation.
• This role enables nurses to take the initiative in improving care standards and practices through targeted interventions and innovations.
• By fostering professional development and encouraging proactive problem-solving, we ensure our care remains at the forefront of paediatrics health and Critical Care.
• Our PICU actively support career progression for nursing staff, offering pathways up to the Advanced Nurse Practitioner role.
• This development trajectory is designed to foster expert clinical competencies and leadership skills within our dedicated team.
• This approach ensures that our PICU remains a leader in paediatric healthcare excellence and innovation.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

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• To support and deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and the effective management of staff and other resources.
• To carry out the day-to-day management and coordination of the ward/department.
• To ensure that there are education and training opportunities for all staff, including pre and post registration students.
• Act as an advocate for child and family. Provide unsupervised nursing care.
• Our PICU provides specialised care across multiple disciplines, including oncology, infectious diseases, neurology, neurosurgery, major trauma, ENT and paediatric surgery.
• Do you possess a caring and sensitive approach to the needs of patient / parents / guardians / relatives and other staff? And an unending motivation and enthusiasm for acute and critical care services?
• St George’s University Hospital is a renowned centre of excellence and a nationally recognised Trauma Centre. We provide specialist care and treatment for children and young people across the South East.
• St George's PICU is a busy dynamic unit providing care for children with a variety of health care needs. Specialities include oncology, trauma, paediatric surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, paediatric infectious diseases and paediatric medicine.
• We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and experienced children’s nurses committed to excellent patient experience to join our team.
• The PICU Senior Staff Nurse role is about motivating and leading your staff . It is also about clinical excellence.
• St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust will provide an exciting and excellent environment in which to meet these goals.
• St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the country's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for patient care, education and research.
• Located in south-west London, St George's Hospital is only a 5 minute walk from Tooting Broadway tube station, and offers easy access to central London and its numerous restaurants, bars, theatres, museums, cinemas, galleries and other places of interest.
• Our Paediatric Intensive care is committed to excellence in nursing care for critically ill children.
• To support this commitment, we offer a range of courses designated to enhance the skills and knowledge of our nurses in specialised paediatric care. Additionally, we have implemented a system of link nurses across various fields such as medicine management, nitric oxide and organ donation.
• This role enables nurses to take the initiative in improving care standards and practices through targeted interventions and innovations.
• By fostering professional development and encouraging proactive problem-solving, we ensure our care remains at the forefront of paediatrics health and Critical Care.
• Our PICU actively support career progression for nursing staff, offering pathways up to the Advanced Nurse Practitioner role.
• This development trajectory is designed to foster expert clinical competencies and leadership skills within our dedicated team.
• This approach ensures that our PICU remains a leader in paediatric healthcare excellence and innovation.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the proposed role .


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

About the role

Balfour Beatty are looking for a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join our Major Projects Team on the Old Oak Common Project in London.

HS2’s station construction partner, Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra joint venture (BBVS) are leading the construction of HS2’s new Old Oak Common Station. Set to be the best connected and largest new railway stations ever built in the UK, Old Oak Common will become one of the country’s most vital transport super hubs. The station will have 14 platforms, a mix of six high speed and eight conventional service platforms, with an 850m-long station box. It is expected to be one of the busiest railway stations in the country with high speed rail services to the midlands, Scotland and the North and access to central London and Heathrow via the Crossrail Elizabeth Line.

The Senior Health and Safety Advisor will provide risk-based assurance that the project is compliant with all HSES requirements and provide expert HSES technical advice, guidance, and support.

What you'll be doing

• Implement Business Unit strategy through visible leadership to drive the delivery of Safe at Heart.
• Provide project teams with expert HSW technical advice, guidance and support.
• Collaboratively engage with both internal & external customers and the supply chain to promote zero harm delivery.
• Undertake regular site inspections as per project risk matrix and produce formal reports using the Project Portal to record HSW inspections.
• Undertake regular checks on Health and Safety Risk Management highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Provide expert support to investigate accidents, incidents and near miss events in accordance with Balfour Beatty Group Standards and HS2 requirements.
• Engage and develop relationships with design & engineering teams to eliminate and reduce HSW risk through design.
• Challenge the norm by innovating and improving the way we work, whilst keeping pace with industry change and promote successes.
• Provide support and mentoring to other HSW colleagues in their development.
• Promoting:
  - Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy
  - Values, aspirations and commitments
  - Golden Rules
  - HS2 Values and commitments

Who we're looking for

Required experience/Qualifications:

• Relevant Health & Safety Diploma, NVQ or Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification).
• Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework.
• Ability to influence and promote a positive HSW culture by engaging and conversing at all levels.
• Ability to undertake project planning, project management and work to budgets.
• Competence in incident investigation.
• Ability to prepare formal written reports on HSW topics.
• Broad experience of complex construction and civils projects (or experience from an equivalent sector)

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you an experienced clinical trials Pharmacy Technician looking for the opportunity to develop yourself further and learn new skills?

Do you want to work in an innovative friendly team which continuously strives for excellence?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician who would like to develop their specialist clinical trials skills and knowledge.



This 9-month fixed-term post offers an individual the opportunity to help to lead our well-established Clinical Trials team based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. There are two Band 6 Pharmacy Technicians within this team with this role taking a lead on dispensary-based studies across a range of clinical specialties.



The post holder will be a team player and keen to continue to improve quality standards within the department. This position offers the opportunity to learn new skills, develop existing ones as well as being a valued part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.

The principal objective of this role is to oversee the operational aspects of all dispensary based trials at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. The post holder will be expected;
• To co-ordinate the efficient and smooth running of operational pharmacy aspects of dispensary based clinical trials at St. Bartholomew’s hospital
• Support the clinical trial coordinator to ensure all documentation including standard operating procedures are relevant, in date and according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements
• Contribute to service development programmes and maintain systems consistent with GCP requirements.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.



“We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.”


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the proposed role.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

We are looking for an experienced dynamic and motivated paediatric emergency nurse to join our team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering high quality care, is a good team player, a flexible approach and who will bring a positive attitude to the trust. You will have excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire staff to achieve desired outcomes. We take great pride in being part of a top performing Trust and top performing Emergency Department. We are committed to ensuring quality patient care whilst achieving the national emergency department care quality indicators and targets.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Values The post holder will uphold and display the Trust values of Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. The Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse will be expected to: To lead the nursing workforce on a shift by shift basis, by taking charge of the department (or continuing accountability if this is delegated) Manage patient flows, ensuring safety and escalating potential issues appropriately Guiding the activity of nursing, medical and other staff to ensure rapid assessment, treatment and disposal of patients. Participate in educational and training programmes for junior nursing staff and students, including acting as a preceptor / mentor where required. Supervise staff to ensure that high standards of nursing care are delivered. Be able to work independently as an expert practitioner in all areas of the Emergency Department. DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT The post holder is part of a team with responsibility for the management of the Emergency Department on a shift basis. The overarching management of the nursing workforce and department is co-ordinated by the Lead Nurse / Matron in the Emergency Department. He/she will regularly take charge during his/her span of duty and will have undertaken responsibilities for aspects of the running and organisation of the department as directed by the Matron. They will also be expected to deputise for the Matron as required. The Nurse in Charge ensures: Available staff on the shift are deployed appropriately to meet changing demands. Patient flows are managed effectively in accordance with the Department of Health, ED Clinical Quality Indicators. That the activity of nursing, medical and other staff is guided to ensure the rapid assessment, treatment and disposal of patients. Staff are adequately supervised, supported and coached. That delegated responsibilities for staff appraisal and development are carried out. More junior staff are kept informed of developments. Staff are debriefed after stressful or critical incidents. Stock levels are checked and re-ordered to appropriate levels. Good relationships with other departments and outside agencies are maintained. Sickness is reported in accordance with Trust procedures. Staff discipline is maintained during the shift. Documentation is fully and properly completed. All required information is fully recorded on the clinical information system/notes. Departmental standards are monitored and enforced at all times whilst they are in charge of the shift. Patients are kept informed of potential waiting times. Patient safety is maintained. Incidents are documented and reported appropriately. Senior Management is kept informed of relevant matters. Advice is sort appropriately. EDUCATION AND TRAINING The Senior Sister / Charge Nurse participates in the development and delivery of educational and training programmes for more junior staff and student nurses and for clinical supervision to more junior staff. He/she provides on-the-job training to staff and assesses training needs of staff under his/her supervision. The Senior Sister / Charge Nurse will participate in the training of staff to: Respond appropriately to major incidents Develop their scope of professional practice such that they have the skills to undertake a variety of tasks including IV drug administration, venepuncture and cannulation, suturing, application of plaster casts, 12 lead ECG recording etc. Deal with patients who are potentially violent in accordance with Trust Policy and Guidance. Manage sick children and their carers who attend the department. Manage mentally ill patients, and have a good knowledge of the Mental Health Act and the issues that surround holding patients under Common Law vis--vis the Mental Capacity Act (2005) Effectively participate in CPR and the resuscitation of the severely injured. Identify and respond to common abnormalities on cardiac monitors SERVICE DEVELOPMENT The Senior Sister / Charge Nurse is expected to make recommendations for changes, which will improve the service in the Department. They also participate in the development and implementation of new working practices. MOTIVATION AND MORALE The Senior Sister / Charge Nurse has an important role in motivating staff and maintaining high morale. The Nurse in Charge must encourage a flexible approach to problems/situations and promote a can do attitude. The Nurse in Charge will encourage staff to adopt a positive, problem solving approach and to be proactive in resolving difficulties. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES The Senior Sister / Charge Nurse will develop competence in the use of hospital computer systems and in particular the Emergency Department EDIS programme. You will be required to rotate through all the shifts operating in ED. Personal Conduct All staff within the Emergency Department team are expected to treat other members of staff with courtesy and respect. The hospital rules and policies, including disciplinary procedure, apply to all staff without exception. The Nurse in Charge will always behave in a courteous manner with members of the public, patients and other members of staff. They will always be helpful, polite and welcoming. They will be proficient in communication skills with a positive body language and the ability to maintain eye contact. Uniforms will always be worn correctly. Study Leave Study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Emergency Department Service Manager.