Job summary
You will be working in a complex care environment, taking care of patients who have dementia or long term medical conditions such as Parkinsons Disease. You will be working on all shift patterns, providing high quality patient care with compassion and integrity.
You will receive first class support and direction from the ward sister and the nursing team. We will actively encourage the successful applicants to continue with their own professional and personal development. The successful candidates will need to work as an active member of the team and at all times deliver high standards of patient care, while maintaining a positive experience for the patients. Your responsibilities will be to take charge while taking responsibility for the 4 patients in the SDEC area and support the ward where necessary. During quieter period out of SDEC hours you will be expected to support ward sister with continuous ward improvements and audits.
Main duties of the job
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
About us
The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) is one of the largest trusts in the country. Through four main hospitals and four additional hospitals where we provide some services, we provide a comprehensive range of hospital-based medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological services to the 700,000 people of Lincolnshire.We provide a wide range of healthcare services delivered by 7,800 highly trained staff and volunteers. Our services cost over £400m each year to provide and we invest around £18m each year in improving our clinical services by replacing and upgrading our medical equipment, modernising our estate and facilities and improving our information and technology infrastructure. In an average year, we treat more than 180,000 A&E patients, nearly half a million outpatients and almost 100,000 inpatients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lancaster Ward is a 16 bedded unit caring for frail patients both male and female for a length of stay of less than 72 hours. Additional to this is our same day emergency care area which has 4 spaces to assess, treat and aim to discharge the same day. The unit currently takes transfers from MEAU but also direct admissions to the ward and Frailty SDEC area direct from ED. It's early days with frailty SDEC but soon we hope to take direct admissions from EMAS and GP referrals. The service is ever growing for frailty and there are exciting opportunities arising. A fantastic opportunity has currently arisen for a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team and support the developments of our area. This is an incredible chance for a pro-active, positive , caring and friendly person to be part of a wonderful developing nursing team.
The ward has recently moved to an area with space and visibility for the patients. The staff pride themselves on high standards of care. We are passionate and put the patient at the centre of all we do.
Frail older people are complex with a myriad of care needs and they face many challenges during this phase of life. Caring for them and ensuring a safe, efficient, hospital admission and a timely discharge is a valuable skill which is useful in any care environment. If you are up for the challenge, these skills are transferable and essential to meet the nations needs.
We have a dedicated Geriatrician medical team, Frailty Nurse consultant and a team of Frailty ACP's as well as a wider multi disciplinary team who work closely together to ensure the best treatment and care is available for our patients. The service is ever expanding and if youre up for an exciting new service provision come and join us!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lancaster Ward is a 16 bedded unit caring for frail patients both male and female for a length of stay of less than 72 hours. Additional to this is our same day emergency care area which has 4 spaces to assess, treat and aim to discharge the same day. The unit currently takes transfers from MEAU but also direct admissions to the ward and Frailty SDEC area direct from ED. It's early days with frailty SDEC but soon we hope to take direct admissions from EMAS and GP referrals. The service is ever growing for frailty and there are exciting opportunities arising. A fantastic opportunity has currently arisen for a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team and support the developments of our area. This is an incredible chance for a pro-active, positive , caring and friendly person to be part of a wonderful developing nursing team.
The ward has recently moved to an area with space and visibility for the patients. The staff pride themselves on high standards of care. We are passionate and put the patient at the centre of all we do.
Frail older people are complex with a myriad of care needs and they face many challenges during this phase of life. Caring for them and ensuring a safe, efficient, hospital admission and a timely discharge is a valuable skill which is useful in any care environment. If you are up for the challenge, these skills are transferable and essential to meet the nations needs.
We have a dedicated Geriatrician medical team, Frailty Nurse consultant and a team of Frailty ACP's as well as a wider multi disciplinary team who work closely together to ensure the best treatment and care is available for our patients. The service is ever expanding and if youre up for an exciting new service provision come and join us!
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- experience in complex needs
Desirable
- experience in IV medication
Experience
Essential
- experience in complex discharges
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Leadership or willing to work
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- experience in complex needs
Desirable
- experience in IV medication
Experience
Essential
- experience in complex discharges
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Leadership or willing to work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
