West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Acute Assessment Unit
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Role Overview
The successful candidate will be part of a fantastic team and be expected to take charge of all areas within the acute Assessment unit including the Same Day Emergency Care Unit and also caring for patients who attend with acute illnesses. The successful candidate will be an experienced staff nurse looking for self-development or someone wishing to expand their nursing portfolio.
About the Acute Assessment Unit
Our Acute assessment unit is a thriving, innovative, front door service consistent of 23 assessment trolleys which operates 24 hours a day, it is a fast-paced unit which cares for patients with varied medical conditions in their acute phase. The unit is part of the Same Day Emergency Care program where we deliver rapid assessment of Medical patient’s including diagnostic and treatment without being admitted to a ward. They can then go home on the same day if it is clinically safe to do so. You will have the opportunity to work in a clinical environment striving for excellence, and be an integral part of our nursing team.
Professional Development
You will be supported by the ward manager and matron to undertake personal and professional development opportunities. The ward offers different learning opportunities as well as a chance to develop your skills.
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Application Details
For Full Details of the Job Description and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
About West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
Services Provided
- The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds
- Acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward).
- 500+ beds.
- Partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
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- Adult and paediatric community services
- Provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners.
- Includes a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation.
- Some services at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
Our Values
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Jennifer Chandler
- Job title: Unit Manager
- Email address: Jennifer.chandler@wsh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01284 713032
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