Emergency Department Nurse/Paramedic

at  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust 279

To provide high quality, safe care to a variety of patients and their families who attend the emergency department. To provide a high standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care as required within the Emergency Department. To utilise a variety of strategies and communicate effectively with patients and their family/carers. Liaise with the MDT, other departments within the trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation.
In order to deliver the above, you will require an excellent understanding and knowledge of adult health needs and be able to work in a fast paced environment To provide high quality, safe care to a variety of patients and their families who attend the emergency department. To provide a high standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care as required within the Emergency Department. To utilise a variety of strategies and communicate effectively with patients and their family/carers. Liaise with the MDT, other departments within the trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation.
In order to deliver the above, you will require an excellent understanding and knowledge of adult health needs and be able to work in a fast paced environment Role and Responsibilities Assessment of care needs and development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care Identify patients individual dependency care needs and provide support for physical, psychological and social requirements. Provide patients emergency care in all areas of the Accident and Emergency Department. Rapid assessment and early identification of serious illness and /or injury and initiation of urgent treatment. Timely multi-tasking and prioritising to meet excessive service demand.
Participate in supporting relatives and friends following traumatic events, serious injury, illness and death of children and adults. Provide care for aggressive and/or violent patients whilst optimising other patients safety. Actively participate in the care pathways associated with patients presenting with Mental Health issues in frequent challenging circumstances. Awareness of child protection and vulnerable adult procedures and act accordingly.
Adhere to departmental agendas and procedures implemented to support Government targets. Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness. Work in collaboration with all Team members to ensure that care delivery is evidence based and in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Ensure that all patients needs are identified and programmes of care are implemented to meet individual patient needs.
Ensure that best practice in care is delivered. Teach/assess and facilitate learning for all learners in the ward area, particularly students and healthcare assistants having undertaken Mentorship qualification. To work as part of a team ensuring effective communication with all health care professionals within the clinical team and across all disciplines. Contact name: Liz Hayward - ED Matron Contact no: 01243 788122 ext 32914 – Please see Job Description & Person Specs for full details -

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