Job Description
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available to be part of the Emergency Department management team to work alongside the Matron to support and lead the nursing team within emergency care. The role includes auditing, governance, workforce planning/management and operational duties in the day to day running of this busy and diverse environment.
Experience within urgent and emergency care is essential in order to support the teams to work within the trust values and provide high quality, safe care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Lead by example as the expert practitioner providing organisation and leadership to the multi-professional team
Be responsible for care standards, appropriate use of staff and space and patient flow within the department ensuring excellent patient experience.
Undertake nursing management roles as appropriate
Proactively monitor and manage Clinical Quality Indicators and Internal Professional Performance Standards (IPPS) ensuring escalation in line with Trust policy
Ensure effective communication amongst the clinical team
Foster close working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Initiate and implement change as in collaboration with clinical colleagues, ensuring care is evidence based
Respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required
Be familiar with Trust policies around performance discipline and grievance, and assist the Matron where appropriate
Influence and empower through motivating and supporting junior staff
Utilise the skills of the nursing and medical team, ensuring that provision of skill mix is in place to maintain patient and staff safety
Ensure effective use of resources, including equipment maintenance and storage
Play a lead role in staff meetings and disseminating information to others
Lead team of nurses taking responsibility for appraisal, development plans and performance monitoring
Provide supervision to staff and constructive feedback on clinical competence
Review off duty to guarantee appropriate skill mix for safe delivery of care and ensure deficits are resolved in advance
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.