Nurse - Medical SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care)

Job overview

*PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION UNLESS YOU HAVE A CURRENT NMC PIN AND ARE LOCATED IN THE UK*

*INTERVIEWS ARE TO BE CARRIED OUT FACE TO FACE*

We have an exciting opportunity for an Adult trained Staff Nurse to join the Medical - SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) team at  Leighton Hospital.

The Medical - SDEC Unit aims to provide patients with rapid access to investigations and treatment without the need for hospital admission. Often patients are discharged to return to the unit for continued treatment, diagnostics or review. We are open Monday to Friday 0800 until 2200 (there is a possibility we are looking to include weekend working) .  The Unit is supported by a team of acute care Medical Consultants and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of the team, the successful candidate will be supported in the development of a wide range of clinical skills and practice which will enable them to provide excellent care and ensure the best outcomes for our patients.

This role is ideal for a dynamic individual who enjoys no two days being the same. It is an ideal role for someone who is perhaps looking at returning to acute care, a newly qualified nurse or someone simply looking for a change and a new challenge.

The Trust has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following the recent inspection of its services and leadership and Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust has been named a Top40 hospital at CHKS Top Hospital Awards 2019.

Our clinical facilities are excellent, as we have invested in state of the art theatres, Critical Care, Emergency Department and our Children’s Wards (to name but a few). We have also invested in our people, ensuring we have the right number of the right people delivering care, fostering a culture of compassion, support and excellence.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in a specialist area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team

• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met

• Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation

• Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards

• Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team

• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

• Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation