Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To demonstrate specialist emergency care and major trauma expertise underpinned by theory and incorporating evidence-based practice, evidenced by completion of appropriate competencies 
 
To take responsibility of the accurate assimilation, interpretation and reporting of clinical data in relation to emergency care patients and take appropriate action 
 
To review and modify planned interventions in response to the needs of emergency care patients, seeking advice where required 
 
To order appropriate diagnostic investigations, laboratory tests, to assist in managing episodes of care 

To provide supervision for the multidisciplinary  team in the resuscitation area to ensure a high standard of patient care, providing support as required 
 
To act as a role model of expert clinical practice. 
 
To ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to a high standard. Be a competent user of and participate in the ongoing development of the Electronic Patient Record.
 
To work in close liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To participate in quality and audit initiatives within the department. 
 
To use clinical expertise and skills to accurately assess patient’s individual needs managing clinical priorities appropriately.
 
To co-ordinate and supervise the management and planning of nursing care within the department when undertaking clinical shifts.
 
Maintain a safe and acceptable environment for patients, visitors, students and staff, reporting and taking appropriate action on any hazards, incidents, faulty equipment or inadequate standards of cleaning. Coordinate the reporting of all such incidents for the area in liaison with Band 7 and Matrons

To ensure that all patients who use the emergency department service do so in a timely manner ensuring equality, privacy and dignity needs are met. Communicate proactively with the patients and their relatives.
 
To challenge practice so that the best and most appropriate treatment is given to the patient, maintaining and monitoring high standards of care, recognising and responding proactively to patients’ changing clinical needs.
 
Ensure a visible presence in clinical areas of responsibility regularly, to ensure accessibility and visibility for staff and patients
 
To act within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
 
To practice safe prescribing of medicines where appropriate and as per agreed scope of practice, and act in accordance with the hospital non-medical prescribing policy subsequent to appropriate competencies.

To work closely with the Band 7, Matrons and Clinical Lead, so that the vision and goals of the Resuscitation room and whole emergency department are translated into practice.
 
To work with the Band 7 and CPE, to proactively identify areas for improving nursing practice and service delivery.
  
To work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure key performance clinical indicators for the Resuscitation room are achieved.
 
To be responsible for the efficient management, storage and use of all stock including equipment in conjunction with the MDT.
 
To support the division to monitor and implement the performance targets for the department. 

Attend department and working parties as required and support with the development of any department policies and procedures ensuring that they are disseminated to all staff.
 
Knows his/her responsibilities within policies pertaining to Major Incident, CBRNE and other emergency bleep responses. Help other staff to be aware of their duties within these policies.
 
Is actively involved in supporting change within the department. 
 
Report and record all untoward incidents informing the senior team as required. Help update policies as requested and help initiate new innovations.

Contribute to the achievement of financial targets ensuring best value for money in all aspects of service provision, e.g. staffing, stock etc. 

Carry out procedures within the Trust policies and ensure that these are adhered to. 

Be involved in Audit and Quality in the department. 

Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and innovation.

Chair meetings for junior staff in your area and provide minutes and action plans.

Governance

Continue to develop own advanced clinical expertise and skills within the Scope of Practice framework and as agreed by the senior CPE and matron team.
Adhere to all clinical governance and risk management policies and principles, i.e. incident reporting management, reviewing trends & department risk register. 

Remain acquainted with clinical and professional development in nursing and attend relevant study sessions as appropriate.

Be actively involved in supporting new policies, procures and guidelines.

Have regular appraisal from the band 7 .

Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable. 

Identify own training and development needs (in conjunction with the Band 7 and CPE) and undertake appropriate training/education as required, supported by regular PDP. 

To attend monthly senior nurse / sisters meeting for the emergency floor

Risk 

Ensuring that all incident and near misses are reported according to trust policy.  

Establish and maintain lines of communication within the department and division attending risk / safety meetings appropriate for role. 

Act responsibly in respect of colleague’s health, safety and welfare following safe work practices and complying with the Trust’s Health and Safety Policies.  

Adhere to all Trust Policies as applicable. 

Policy and service development

To actively participate in Policy development; creating new Policies, Procedures and guidelines with support from the Senior team.

To be professional aware of changes in practice locally and nationally.

Education and Training/Self-Development

Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required.  

Participate in an annual individual performance review process where objectives will be agreed, performance monitored and personal development needs discussed.

To attend all statutory and mandatory training as and when required to do so.

Act responsibly in respect of colleague’s health, safety and welfare following safe work practices and complying with the Trust’s Health and Safety Policies.  

Supervise and mentor learners and newly appointed staff and ensure they are given adequate support, teaching and guidance. 

Supervise and participate in assessment of learner nurses and trained staff in extended roles.

Support the CPE in their educational role by initiating, directing and participating in teaching and education of all staff trained and untrained.

Ensure and maintain credibility, keeping up to date with current practice and self- development centred upon the aims of the role.

Teach and facilitate learning for basic and post-basic nursing students in liaison with affiliated Universities, and the CPE team in the ED.

Act as a role model and maintain a presence in clinical area working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity and maintaining professional competence & authority.

Act as a clinical supervisor and work with others to develop their ability to undertake their role.