United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type:
NHS Site:
Grantham and District Hospital Town:
Grantham Salary:
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata for Part time) Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
05/02/2025 23:59 Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse EAU - Band 6
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH. We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision. Our values
Patient-centred:
Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes. Safety:
Following ULTH and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm. Excellence:
Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others. Compassion:
Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family. Respect:
Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination. If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team. Job overview
Due to career development, the Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU) has 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. As a Band 6, you will be supported with any learning/development you may require. Please note this position is not due to start until on or after 01-May-2025. 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. Person specification
Experience
Experience of having worked in an acute environment. 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. Experience of involvement in clinical audit. Experience of working in acute emergency assessment areas. Have performed Staff appraisals. Participated in Recruitment of new staff. Skills and Knowledge
Extended competencies i.e. cannulation, venepuncture and ECG recording. Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Ability to teach to all grades of staff. Demonstrate knowledge of Budget management. Qualification
Registered Nurse Level 1. Supervisor and Assessor / Mentorship. Evidence of further education/CPD. ILS certificate. Health roster training. ULTH recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by promoting equality and challenging discrimination in all service provision. Please note that we do not accept CVs. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
#J-18808-Ljbffr