Registered Nurse Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)

Role description

Job summary

Registered Nurse Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) - Band 5

The Clinical Decision unit (CDU) , is a fast paced acute assessment and short -stay unit comprising 8 inpatients beds and 15 -space Fit to sit(F2S) area.The unit works closely with the emergency department (ED) to provide rapid assessment, treatment , observation and timely discharge or admission for patients requiring short term management

We are seeking a highly motivated , experienced ,compassionate and professional band 5 Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Clinical Decision Unit (CDU).The successful candidate will deliver high quality , patient -centered care to adults with a wide range of acute medical and surgical conditions requiring rapid assessment , treatment , observation and timely discharge and admission.

Working within a fast -paced environment, the band 5 staff nurse will be responsible for assessing , planning , implementing and evaluating evidence -based nursing care while workings collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe , effective and efficient patient flow.

The post holder will demonstrate excellent clinical judgment ,effective communication skills and the ability to prioritise care for patients with complex and changing needs.They will contribute to maintaining high standard of patient safety , clinical governance and infection prevention while promoting dignity, respect and compassionate care .

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for effectively delivering skilled nursing care to patients using a systemic approach of assessing planning, implementing and evaluating to ensure a high standard of care. The post holder will assist in the admission and discharge processes for patients in line with local procedures.

They will provide support with the effective patient admission pathways and effective discharge planning using their clinical skills to agree admissions and manage/report any impact on shifts/ workload and staffing levels.

They will proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and keep them informed about their treatment and care. They will demonstrate compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way.

Maintain registration, and nursing competencies, and comply with NMC code of Professional Conduct and related documents.

To be flexible to work within other areas or departments to meet the demands of the trust workforce model and changing service needs.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice