This is open to registered nurses who are interested in a fast paced working environment and would like to develop the skills of triaging, history taking, physical assessment and providing same day emergency procedures to a variety of medical patients.
You will be joining a team of nurses, doctors, advanced nurse practitioners, medical technical assistants, emergency health care assistants in providing timely assessments and management to our acute medical patients. We receive direct GP referrals, Emergency Department referrals and Urgent treatment Care referrals to facilitate quick care pathways, liaising with appropriate specialty inputs and prevent unnecessary admissions accordingly.
Main duties of the job
Triage acute medical referral To be responsible for assessment planning and intervention in the management of acute medical patients To provide same-day emergency care, prompt safety and efficient management and discharge To work within a team that provides high quality care
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered General Nurse Current (or pending) NMC Registration
Desirable
Experience/placements in emergency care or acute medical departments
Experience
Essential
Experience in caring for a variety of acute medical conditions Previous experience triaging emergency and acute medical patients
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Awareness of current professional nursing issues Ability to manage change within the working environment Effective communication skills (written and verbal) Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/stressful situations Able to train and supervise junior staff Able to manage a team in the absence of the team leader
Special Requirements
Essential
To work in other areas of the department when required Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital - Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit
Portsmouth Road
Frimley, Camberley, Surrey
GU16 7UJ
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