Starting May 2025
Are you self-motivated, enthusiastic and want to make a difference? Then this may be the job for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse team on Ward 7B on a fixed term/secondment basis.
Ward 7B is a 24 bedded Respiratory ward, with a pleural procedures room present on the ward, for conducting all our pleural work. We provide the highest quality of nursing care to both male and female patients, on emergency and planned admission pathways.
On ward 7B, we care for patients in the acute stage of their admission through to discharge and manage conditions such as COPD exacerbations, lung cancers, type 2 respiratory failure, Non-Invasive Ventilation, chest drains, tracheostomies, chest infections, and severe sepsis as well as general medical care.
The ward is a busy, acute environment with a high turnover of patients. We therefore require experienced registrants who are committed to providing a high standard of individualised patient-centred nursing care, through effective assessment, planning, and delivery to be part of our leadership team.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant must be enthusiastic and motivated to work in a busy medical environment using their initiative. They should also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to organise and prioritise workload, be a great team player, and exhibit strong leadership skills. Support, guidance and training will be given by the Ward Sister and the Band 6 team to develop the skills required for this role. About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in 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, providing ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and, with the opening of the medical school, provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, demonstrating significant teaching commitment. It will now be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, aiming to improve patient care across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team. 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. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you! Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
To have a wide knowledge base in nursing and have a minimum of two years' experience as a band. Desirable
Committed to ongoing personal development. Evidence of change management and experience in clinical audit. Skills
Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all members of staff. Able to demonstrate good leadership skills. Evidence of assessing and supervising junior colleagues. Clinically competent with extended skills, such as cannulation, venepuncture, ECG, male catheterization, blood gas interpretation, management of chest drains, tracheostomy, and a willingness to undertake all roles. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework. Qualification
Essential
Registered nurse with current NMC. Degree or equivalent. Working towards specialist qualification in respiratory care nursing. Desirable
Degree in nursing or willing to undertake. NIV Competence. Advanced Life Support (ALS). Specific Requirements
Essential
Demonstrate awareness of current changes in the NHS. To be able to articulate their own vision for the development of nursing and nurse-led initiatives within the ward. Ability to manage and motivate staff. Ability to prioritise and organise workload. Flexible in working long days, long nights, and weekends throughout the 7-day week. Able to demonstrate a professional and calm manner when dealing with the demands of the service. Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address
Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 357-PR-1765-24
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The successful applicant must be enthusiastic and motivated to work in a busy medical environment using their initiative. They should also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to organise and prioritise workload, be a great team player, and exhibit strong leadership skills. Support, guidance and training will be given by the Ward Sister and the Band 6 team to develop the skills required for this role. About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in 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, providing ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and, with the opening of the medical school, provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, demonstrating significant teaching commitment. It will now be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, aiming to improve patient care across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team. 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. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you! Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
To have a wide knowledge base in nursing and have a minimum of two years' experience as a band. Desirable
Committed to ongoing personal development. Evidence of change management and experience in clinical audit. Skills
Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all members of staff. Able to demonstrate good leadership skills. Evidence of assessing and supervising junior colleagues. Clinically competent with extended skills, such as cannulation, venepuncture, ECG, male catheterization, blood gas interpretation, management of chest drains, tracheostomy, and a willingness to undertake all roles. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework. Qualification
Essential
Registered nurse with current NMC. Degree or equivalent. Working towards specialist qualification in respiratory care nursing. Desirable
Degree in nursing or willing to undertake. NIV Competence. Advanced Life Support (ALS). Specific Requirements
Essential
Demonstrate awareness of current changes in the NHS. To be able to articulate their own vision for the development of nursing and nurse-led initiatives within the ward. Ability to manage and motivate staff. Ability to prioritise and organise workload. Flexible in working long days, long nights, and weekends throughout the 7-day week. Able to demonstrate a professional and calm manner when dealing with the demands of the service. Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address
Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 357-PR-1765-24
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