Job summary
6 month secondment - We are looking to recruit to the post of Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse to join our existing team. This is an exciting opportunity to improve the patient experience and develop the successful candidate's career. The post holder will provide authoritative leadership to ensure that GSU delivers high quality evidence based care.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working within the setting of Surgery and Admissions. They must have proven leadership and management skills, and be able to demonstrate they will be an effective role model within the ward setting. They will have experience of multidisciplinary working and will demonstrate excellent communication skills.
If you are an experienced nurse in this area or have a keen interest to pursue a senior role within this field, we would love to hear from you.
experience with level one surgical/Orthopaedic patients would be desirable and competency in this skill would also be desirable.
orthopaedics will be on one floor of the unit with general surgery on the second floor which united will be a very busy surgical unit and will need skilled rostering and staff empowerment to ensure high quality of care is given at all times.
Main duties of the job
Grantham Surgical unit is a 44 bedded unit that predominantly cares for male and female patients who have ben admitted through the elective pathway via pre assessment.
The ward is very busy providing care to varied speciality surgical patients and is supported by Surgical Consultant teams and CCOT as we have level one patients on the unit.
The nursing team are very caring, friendly, and compassionate and provide an exceptionally high standard of nursing care.
About us
What's the hospital like?
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides day case surgery, outpatients, and x-ray and endoscopy services
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting then we would love to hear from you so, what are you waiting for?!
"Excellence in rural healthcare", delivered by people who put patients at the heart of everything they do
One Trust,Endless opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- Teaching and assessing course, ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of current experience at Sister Band 6
- Evidence of teaching in clinical practice
- Can implement and manage change
- Proven leadership and managerial capabilities
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in clinical audit
- Experience of managing resources effectively
Skills
Essential
- Previous experience in setting or developing a role/service
- Ability to take a leading role in initiating action
- Demonstrate ability to influence and to motivate the clinical practice of others
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the provision of holistic, clinically effective care
- Ability to teach to all bands of staff
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- Teaching and assessing course, ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of current experience at Sister Band 6
- Evidence of teaching in clinical practice
- Can implement and manage change
- Proven leadership and managerial capabilities
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in clinical audit
- Experience of managing resources effectively
Skills
Essential
- Previous experience in setting or developing a role/service
- Ability to take a leading role in initiating action
- Demonstrate ability to influence and to motivate the clinical practice of others
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the provision of holistic, clinically effective care
- Ability to teach to all bands of staff
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation Skills
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).
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).
