AEC Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

The ambulatory emergency care (AEC) unit provides same day emergency care for patients attending on a variety of different pathways of care (ie early supported discharge, GP referrals, hot clinic follow up or directly from the emergency department and LAS) and ensures that they receive high quality, patient centred care.
The post holder will be responsible for the safe and efficient management of the unit, working alongside colleagues from across the MDT to ensure that patients are seen and treated in accordance with best practice guidance and in line with local and national priorities for Same Day Emergency Care.
The post holder will support staff on the unit by providing clinical supervision and guidance and will act as the clinical expert in nursing care for patients on the unit. This includes patients attending from the ED, for emergent follow up in clinic and for a variety of medical day case investigations and treatments., · Maintaining high standards of patients care throughout the patient's journey.
· To acquire basic and advanced nursing skills for acute medical services.
· To mentor and assess student nurses
· To coordinate and facilitate the effective running of the unit at all times and be able to deputize for the ward manager in her absence.
· Ensure all activity is recorded on the electronic patient tracking in a timely manner
To be competent in nursing skills for in acute medicine/ ambulatory care, including advanced life support and other forms of advanced care.
To give advice and clinical support to other areas within unit and medical day unit as required.
Be proactively involved in the development of competency standards, protocols, PGDs, guidelines and unified records.
Keep up to date with clinical developments within acute medicine., Roles and Responsibilities
+ Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care given to patients
+ Maintaining high standards of patient care
+ To acquire competency in basic nursing skills
+ To ensure the safety of patients in accordance with local and national safeguarding procedures
+ Be proactive in maintaining local and national Quality Indicators for AEC
+ To assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with local policy.
+ To participate in research/special projects/audit as requested by the Operations Manager/Lead Nurse.
+ To participate in the developing and monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives in a positive manner.
+ To maintain awareness of and comply with Trust policies and protocols at all times.
+ Provide leadership that promotes a patient focused approach to care
+ To work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team in order to achieve desired outcomes for patients and their families
+ To encourage and support junior staff in professional growth, mentoring students as appropriate.
+ To act as a role model to junior colleagues and students and a support mechanism for senior colleagues.
+ To develop personal and professional leadership skills and be proactive in problem solving
+ Take responsibility for one's own actions and encourage the same amongst others
+ Be active in creating and maintaining an harmonious working environment
+ To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment in the unit. Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the Lead Nurse.
+ Actively developing and improving the services we provide
+ Ensuring patient safety at all times
+ Ensuring safe clinical practice amongst the MDT at all times
+ Respond to incidents and complaints as they arise, reporting to senior

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

+ Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
+ If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
+ In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
+ During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
+ Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.