Lead Nurse for Acute Response Team
| Posting date: | 19 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,148.00 to £52,809.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2025 |
| Location: | Huddersfield, HD3 3EA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9372-25-0335 |
Summary
The post holder is responsible for leading the acute response team to ensure safe and effective patient care. Management of team To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to deteriorating patients referred by the ward teams and NEWS2 escalation. Work closely with the medical, surgical and critical care registrars and junior teams, attending medical handovers. Provide expert clinical advice and guidance to ward staff in the support of patients 24/7. To provide informal and formal education to all staff regarding recognition and care of deteriorating patients and acutely ill patients. Manage and support the Nursing associates triage request via Task Management system to coordinate the delivery of care in Out of Hours period. Establish and maintain effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams. To liaise and work closely with medical and nursing staff within Critical Care. Work in partnership with ward managers to ensure that prescribed standards of patient care are met. To support the Clinical lead with Quality Improvement projects across the trust, taking the lead when required. To provide relevant and clear information, education and advice for patients, carers and family at all times