Job Description

Act as a deputy in the absence of Nurse Team Managers, taking full responsibility for coordinating 24-hour nursing care across the department to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.



Assist the Manager with staff rostering, ensuring appropriate skill mix and coverage to meet clinical demands.



Participate actively in RATTING, streaming, and triage processes to support patient flow and facilitate access to appropriate care pathways.



Provide leadership and coordination across all areas of the Emergency Department, including resuscitation, trauma, majors, and ambulatory care.



Contribute to the recruitment and selection of Band 5 and below staff, working collaboratively with Nurse Team Leaders and the Matron to identify and appoint suitable candidates.



The post holder will support the Band 7 Nurse Team Manager in overseeing the daily operational management of the Emergency Department, ensuring smooth and effective service delivery. They will provide high-quality care to patients presenting with a range of conditions, including injuries, critical illness, resuscitation needs, trauma, and mental health concerns.



Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.



We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.



Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.



To maintain up to date knowledge of and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and other regulations, and Trust policies and protocols for example the storage and administration of drugs.



Use good communication skills to disseminate information and promote and maintain good working relationships within the department and trust wide.



Promote the use of communications skills to overcome language and understanding difficulties when discussing complex or sensitive issues relating to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment with patients and their relatives. Be able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team both face to face and over the phone.



Be able to show empathy and compassion on a frequent basis, when caring for people who are experiencing bereavement or have a relative who is critically ill. Be responsible for the evaluation and delivery of care of acutely unwell and injured patients, ensuring that accurate nursing records are maintained.



Please refer to the attached document