Job summary
Greetwell Ward is a 27 bedded acute surgical ward, specialising in ENT, maxfax, and general surgery. It provides the highest quality of nursing care to both male and female patients, on emergency and planned admission pathways.
As a band 6 Deputy Sister you will be expected to oversee the management of staff, coordinate flow, and support junior staff. There will be lots of opportunities to learn and develop the more management side of the role.
Main duties of the job
We require registered nurses who are committed to providing a high standard of individualised patient-centred nursing care, through effective assessment, planning and delivery. They must be enthusiastic and motivated to working in a busy surgical environment. The applicant should also have excellent written and oral communication skills, be able to organise and prioritise workload and ideally have an interest in surgical nursing/acute care.
We offer support, guidance and training relevant to the clinical area within a friendly patient-centred environment, encouraging personal and professional development facilitated by our other band 6 Deputy Sister and the Ward Manager.
Highly motivated individuals with experience in nursing and who are keen to contribute and develop the patient experience and ward. We are looking for a Registered Nurse to assist the ward manager with co-ordinating our nursing team, and to deliver an excellent and continually improving quality service for the patients and their relatives. Greetwell is a busy environment, but if you are ready for a challenge this post has the potential for many rewards. The band 6 will be expected to manage the ward in the Ward Sister's absence and to assist the ward sister in appraisals, managing attendance and audits.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential with an ability to prioritise workload and work in accordance with the Trust Policies/Guidelines.
About us
What's the hospital like?
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in 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. This district general hospital serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. 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 a number of services, including an outpatient department, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as a surgical ward.
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for?!
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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
- 1st Level Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to practice cannulation, venepuncture, ECG recording, Male catheterisation, IV administration etc. or will need to be attained within 12 weeks of appointment
- Clinical Mentorship / FLIPS / ENB 998.
- Nursing the sick patient competencies
Desirable
- Tracheostomy Care
- Degree
- ILS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute care environment
- Experience of using computer systems for data entry and retrieval
- Experience of mentoring students and new learners
Desirable
- Experience of working in a surgical setting
- Able to provide preceptorship support to newly qualified nurses.
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Band 6 within this type of setting.
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment
Desirable
- Experience in investigating complaints / incidents
- Involvement in Clinical Audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to practice cannulation, venepuncture, ECG recording, Male catheterisation, IV administration etc. or will need to be attained within 12 weeks of appointment
- Clinical Mentorship / FLIPS / ENB 998.
- Nursing the sick patient competencies
Desirable
- Tracheostomy Care
- Degree
- ILS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute care environment
- Experience of using computer systems for data entry and retrieval
- Experience of mentoring students and new learners
Desirable
- Experience of working in a surgical setting
- Able to provide preceptorship support to newly qualified nurses.
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Band 6 within this type of setting.
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment
Desirable
- Experience in investigating complaints / incidents
- Involvement in Clinical Audit
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).
