We are looking for an experienced nurse practitioner, who is enthusiastic about delivering outstanding care to patients referred to the acute medical unit, a 58 bedded unit that caters for all referred medically unwell patients.
Patients begin initial treatment within the AAA/SDEC, a 5 trolley area with 11 chairs that sees a variety of patients with undifferentiated diagnoses and/or on an ambulatory pathways who are discharged or triaged to a ward.
The AAA/SDEC also includes the Acute Medicine Clinic.
The Ambulatory Assessment Area has developed into Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit and will receive patients from a variety of sources including ED, GP, 111 and LAS referrals directly.
You will be supported in your role by our Advanced Nurse Practitioner/ACP, Matrons and Medical staff.
You will be expected to work a variable rota / shifts pattern (7:30-20:00/ 8-20:30 / 9-21:30 subject to change) to ensure nursing cover on the unit 7 days a week.
Main duties of the job
Ensure the smooth running of the Ambulatory Assessment Area located within the Acute Medicine Unit.
Provide expert nursing assessment, diagnosis and treatment or referral for patients presenting to the Ambulatory Assessment Area against protocols and in conjunction with the medical team.
Independently exercise professional accountability and responsibility, using extended skills and have the ability to work at an advance level.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for detailed information regarding the post .
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse
- BSc Nurse Practitioner / autonomous practice or equivalent or working towards
- Practice Assessor / mentorship course
Desirable
- Masters level Nurse Practitioner qualification
- Non-medical prescriber (V300)
- ALS / ALERT
- IRMER
Relevant experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years working an acute care setting
- Evidence of an ability to develop and deliver advanced level nursing skills
- Advanced clinical decision making skills and the application of professional judgement in complex clinical situations
Desirable
- Recent A&E or AMU experience
- Critical care experience
- Experience of utilising patient group directions (PGDs) in the administration of medicines
Management
Essential
- Departmental management experience
- Change management & team building
Desirable
- Clinical leadership programme
Personal
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the speciality
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
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