Sister - Ward C14B

3 weeks ago

Blackburn, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nurse to join our team on a 17 bedded surgical ward as a Band 6 temporary post to cover maternity leave. The post is a permanent contract working 30 hours per week, rotational days, nights and weekends.

Main duties of the job

The ward cares for patients with a variety of general surgical conditions, primarily HPB and colorectal, who are admitted as emergency patients, the majority of whom require surgical interventions. Experience of general surgical conditions, pre and post operative care, complex nutritional and pain management systems such as TPN, NG/NJ feeds, epidural and PCA's, rectus sheath infusions are required. You will be required to act as co-ordinator on the ward, supervising junior staff, assisting with ward rounds, carrying out patient care as well as more managerial duties such as audits, appraisals, training and managing roster changes.

About us

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role requires working 12 hour shifts covering days, nights and weekends. You will be familiar with the role and its requirements, deputising for the ward manager in her absence and supporting and developing skills and knowledge of junior staff. You must be motivated and enthusiastic, able to adapt quickly to changing needs of patients and the ward, be flexible and hard-working, working autonomously as well as part of the team. If you think you would like the challenge and career development a Band 6 can offer then please apply.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

First Level Registration Previous experience in speciality. Qualification in specialty to diploma/degree level, or willingness to undertake study Appropriate Teaching assessing certificate

Desirable

Experience of recent employment in a pre-registration student nurse area.

General Inteligence

Essential

Effective communication skills, both written & verbal Promotes effective teamwork with own team and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.

Desirable

Basic knowledge of IT and Integrated Personnel System

Specialised Aptitudes

Essential

Proven leadership and organisational skills. Ability to facilitate a cohesive team spirit and good team working Ability to deal competently with conflict and complaints Demonstrates ability to effectively lead a team Has introduced new concepts and projects

Disposition

Essential

Demonstrates a positive attitude. Highly motivated and can motivate others Promotes a good learning environment.

Desirable

Enthusiasm

Interests

Essential

Evidence of post basic continuing education Keeps professionally updated. Promotes research and development

Desirable

Actively involved with committees, working parties and groups of interest.

Circumstances

Essential

Ability to perform well under pressure. Can move forward with change and act as an effective change agent in the clinical setting. Keen to embrace new concepts.

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