Outpatients Sister

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Sister/Charge Nurse based at Lincoln.

As the Outpatient Sister/Charge Nurse at Lincoln you will work closely with the Outpatients leadership team Trustwide to provide assurance that your teams and outpatient areas are delivering safe, high quality, patient centred care, in accordance with the Trust's Vision, values and behaviours. You will have excellent communication and leadership skills, and will lead and support your teams compassionately to deliver the changes required to constantly improve our services. You will work with colleagues Trustwide to support the delivery of the Outpatient's Improvement plan.

Whilst based at Lincoln, you will be expected to work flexibly, including cross cover at other sites as required, to support an integrated approach to the delivery of Outpatient services Trustwide.

As one of the main entry points to hospital, Outpatient services attend to patients, carers and visitors arriving at hospital with a multitude of information and care needs. These may range from a need for health advice and guidance to life-changing consequences upon their physical and mental well-being.

Delivering effective outpatient services that ensures the care and support provided to patients and those closest to them is of the highest standard is fundamental to achieving a good experience for the individual, and providing a positive impression of the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Your duties will include demonstrating the delivery of key quality and safety performance indicators, including staff experience and staff management/training, and patient experience.

The Outpatients Sister /CN will also be expected to attend and be accountable at all essential meetings relating to Outpatients including governance and performance meetings.

You will ensure that all staff are receiving the correct level of training to promote the safety of our patients being seen within our departments. To provide high quality nursing care and continuing responsibility for the management of the department.

You will provide direction and leadership to the nursing team, establishing and maintain effective professional networking relationships with the multi-professional team across ULHT.

To implement and manage effective change management to develop the Outpatient service for our staff and patients.

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

Whats in it for you??

So, apart from being part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do, and seeing lives improved by the treatments we give, youll also get the following:

NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer. Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change) Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave. Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and well pay you weekly ideal if your income needs a quick boost. Relocation packages: If a relocation package is offered for the role, you could qualify for expenses of up to 25% of your starting salary.

And theres more:

Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment. Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests. Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme. Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet. Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.

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 Nursing degree, or willingness to undertake Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

Evidence of current experience at Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse as Band 6 or above Proven ability to implement and manage change Proven leadership and managerial capabilities Evidence of teaching in clinical practice

Desirable

Experience of working within an Outpatients environment Experience of involvement in clinical audit Experience of managing resources effectively including budget management

Specific Requirements

Essential

Able to work on own initiative Commitment to multi-disciplinary team working Ability to work across sites as needed. Committed to own professional development Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining safe working practices and team morale Ability to communicate with effective written and verbal skills Evidence of good attendance record

Desirable

IT Skills Presentation Skills Ability to motivate and encourage staff

Knowledge, Skills, Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Previous experience in setting or developing a role/service Ability to take a leading role in initiating action Effective leadership and management skills Excellent interpersonal skills Good presentation skills Ability to organise and prioritise The ability to manage change 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 Advanced level of knowledge relating to outpatient services Counselling skills Flexible - good time management Ability to teach to all bands of staff

Desirable

Evidence of commitment to own professional development Evidence of reflective practice

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