Job Description

Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment of patients and visitors to the departmentCarry out observations, document and follow escalation procedure on identification of a deteriorating patient as identified in the patient pathwayInitiate Basic life support for a collapsed patient until medical help arrivesAssist with safe transfer of patients within department. Perform hospital transfer and handover of patient care for agreed patientsProvide clinical skills such as recording of 12 lead ECG, insertion of peripheral cannulation, venepuncture, female and male urinary catheterisation , insertion of NG tubes, minor wound dressings and wound closure, application of plaster of Paris and other limb splintageImplement, and monitor patient care following nursing care plans and patient pathways. Report progress to registered practitionerMaintain up-to-date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients condition and other relevant information in accordance with the NMC Standards for Record KeepingBe aware, active and follow protocol for all types of internal and external major incidents including flu pandemic and CBRN incidents.Assist to identify and care for patients with mental health and vulnerable patients who lack capacity. Act in the patients best interest and apply knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Capacity Act in implementing care.Provide one to one care for high risk vulnerable patients at risk from absconding or falls.Assist to identify risk factors which could cause injury or harm to patients whilst in the Emergency department if left unidentified such as falls risk, pressure ulcer and malnutrition riskFollow safe discharge home policy, provide appropriate follow up plan of care, health education advise.Act in a professional manner at all times, maintain professional communication and attitudes with service users and colleagues.



Keep services users informed of waiting times and planned care pathwayFollows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infectionMonitor and maintain unit equipment in each area of care, reporting problems as appropriateBe proficient in the use of information technology utilized within the ward area.Report staff sickness/absence immediately to the nurse in charge of the department.Work with MDT to provide Trusts Emergency 4 hour target for service users.