Job summary
Due to career development the Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU) have a vacancy for a highly motivated and enthusiastic deputy sister or charge nurse.
EAU is a 24 bedded area which cares for medical patients. We also have 4 escalation beds. We are an assessment unit who take patients directly from UTC, SDEC, clinics and GPs.
We work closely with the whole MDT and have our own ward based OTs and Physios.
Alongside the acute medical admissions we care for some patients who require complex discharge planning. and work closely with the social work department.
We are a friendly team who strive for perfection.
As a band 6 you will be supported with any learning/development you may require.
Main duties of the job
Duties for this post will include clinical duties such as assessing, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care and supporting colleagues in providing care of the highest standard.
Working with and leading the multi-disciplinary team, you will need to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will need to be a role model, both clinically and professionally with the ability to motivate and manage, adapting to rapidly changing situations.
You will frequently be the designated shift co-ordinator and will be expected to deputise for the Department Manager. You will support the ward manager to complete appraisals, support with absence management and clinical education. You will be supported to be an efficient Team Leader who is able to co-ordinate effectively whilst maintaining the highest standards of care and good team morale.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of having worked in acute environment.
- Have experience of acting as 'shift co-ordinator' / Bleep Holder on a regular basis in an acute environment
- Recent experience of implementing change and nurse led initiatives
- Experience of mentoring students and acting as preceptor to newly qualified nurses
- Participated in the induction of new staff.
- Demonstrate when they have supported junior staff in education and training.
- Demonstrate commitment to achieving targets of Reforming Emergency care.
- Report and respond to clinical and non clinical Incidents appropriately
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in clinical audit.
- Experience of working in acute emergency assessment areas.
- Have performed Staff appraisals. Participated in Recruitment of new staff
- Participated in the investigation and resolution of complaints
Skills
Essential
- Extended competencies ie cannulation, venepuncture and ECG recording
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent
- evidence of further education/CPD
Desirable
- ILS certficate
- Appraisal Training
- health roster training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of having worked in acute environment.
- Have experience of acting as 'shift co-ordinator' / Bleep Holder on a regular basis in an acute environment
- Recent experience of implementing change and nurse led initiatives
- Experience of mentoring students and acting as preceptor to newly qualified nurses
- Participated in the induction of new staff.
- Demonstrate when they have supported junior staff in education and training.
- Demonstrate commitment to achieving targets of Reforming Emergency care.
- Report and respond to clinical and non clinical Incidents appropriately
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in clinical audit.
- Experience of working in acute emergency assessment areas.
- Have performed Staff appraisals. Participated in Recruitment of new staff
- Participated in the investigation and resolution of complaints
Skills
Essential
- Extended competencies ie cannulation, venepuncture and ECG recording
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent
- evidence of further education/CPD
Desirable
- ILS certficate
- Appraisal Training
- health roster training
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).
