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Staff Nurse, Band 5- Same Day Emergency Care - C9318-25-0044

Gloucester

Job summary

Same day emergency care (SDEC) is one of the many ways the NHS is working to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time for patients. SDEC are looking for dynamic nurses to join this team.

It aims to benefit both patients and the healthcare system by reducing waiting times and hospital admissions, where appropriate.

SDEC is the provision of same day care for emergency patients who would otherwise be admitted to hospital. Under this care model, patients presenting at hospital with relevant conditions can be rapidly assessed, diagnosed and treated without being admitted to a ward, and if clinically safe to do so, will go home the same day their care is provided.

The proposed interview date is 13th February

Main duties of the job

To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.

To promote patient safety

To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy.

To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing documentation.

To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and ward/staff issues.

To participate in ongoing clinical supervision.

To maintain own personal portfolio/profile and to take responsibility for annual updates on current legislative/hospital issues.

To ensure all training undertaken is evaluated to determine its effectiveness in practice and to ensure all objectives have been met.

To assist in teaching programmes for student nurses/new staff and newly qualified nurses and contribute towards a positive learning environment.

To promote good working relationships and to support the ward manager to achieve high morale within the team.

To assist in the auditing of patient care and service delivery.

To use all resources efficiently and effectively maintaining an awareness of budgetary implications.

To carry out all administrative and nursing duties as delegated by the shift leader or ward manager

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

318-25-T0029

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

For further information and to apply, click on the APPLY BUTTON at the bottom of this advert, then click on CONTINUE to view the supporting documents or apply online.

Closing date for applications: 02-02-2025

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483

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