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CLOSING DATE CHANGED TO 10/05/21
The Acute medical Unit ( AMU) is part of the Emergency Care Centre. We provide acute assessment and treatment of patients with medical complaints. We play a pivotal role in maintaining flow throughout the hospital from our emergency department and to the receiving wards.
We have 3 different areas within the unit. The post holder will be required to work in all areas of the unit and staff are allocated daily, to work areas. We have 18 spaces in our initial assessment area, 24 short stay admission beds. The 24 medical beds are broken up into 2 PODs of 12 patients, you will be required to work in a POD with a staff nurse. The role of the HCSW is pivotal in the assessment unit , further training and support will be given in advanced skills essential for the role
The Combined Assessment Unit is a fast paced dynamic environment and the post holder will be involved in working with the Multi-disciplinary teams in providing safe and effective patient care. The post holder will be part of the CAU team where we are committed to ensuring the best possible patient centred care is provided. We deal with a wide variety of patients ranging from minor investigations to complex medical /surgical care which provides nursing staff with a wide range of clinical knowledge and experience with continued learning and development within the team.
Informal enquiries to Lesley White on 01387 246246 extension 83112
CLOSING DATE CHANGED - due to unexpectedly high level of interest in this post the decision has been taken to close post earlier that indicate.