Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arrived for a permanent post on ward 6B as a Band 6 deputy Sister. Ward 6B is at present an elderly care ward that prides itself in giving individualised care to their patients
The successful applicant will become part of a well-established complex needs team, concentrating on providing high quality dignified care to the older person.
The ward is very focused on MDT working with a board round in a morning and update in the afternoon, patients discharge needs are identified early in their journey to ensure that none of the patients on the ward become deconditioned by being in hospital.
Main duties of the job
The role will also include supporting the Ward Sister and the team in ensuring that all the nursing standards are kept and that all parts of the managerial agenda are met and managed.
You will be joining a hard working, caring team and will have full support from the team in ensuring that we are providing the best possible care to all patients.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- Teaching certificate - ENB 998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of former professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Broad based clinical background and strong professional knowledge.
- Evidence of teaching in clinical practice
- Previous experience in nursing patients
- Team leader or people management experience.
Desirable
- Experience of implementing change.
- Experience in the field of Renal Medicine
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the provision of holistic, clinically effective care.
Desirable
- IT skills
- Willing to undertake expanded practice roles as required.
- Undertaken the four HR training courses, recruitment and selection etc
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative
- Commitment to multidisciplinary team working
- Committed to own professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- Teaching certificate - ENB 998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of former professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Broad based clinical background and strong professional knowledge.
- Evidence of teaching in clinical practice
- Previous experience in nursing patients
- Team leader or people management experience.
Desirable
- Experience of implementing change.
- Experience in the field of Renal Medicine
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the provision of holistic, clinically effective care.
Desirable
- IT skills
- Willing to undertake expanded practice roles as required.
- Undertaken the four HR training courses, recruitment and selection etc
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative
- Commitment to multidisciplinary team working
- Committed to own professional development
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).
