Main area surgery Grade NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (may include weekend working)
Job ref: 357-PR-1818-24
Employer: United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Boston
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/01/2025 23:59
Sister/Charge Nurse Band 7
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 guide everything we do. They are: 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. We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients. 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. Job overview
PLEASE NOTE: The start date for this post will be no earlier than May 2025 This is a really exciting opportunity. We are looking to recruit to the post of Ward Manager to join our wonderful existing team to cover the elective surgical admissions ward 2B. This is an exciting opportunity to be influential in ensuring that we are providing a positive patient experience and in developing the successful candidate’s career. The post holder will provide authoritative leadership to ensure the elective surgical ward continues to provide high quality evidence-based care and plays its part in the reduction of the surgical waiting lists. Candidates must be extremely motivated and committed to providing the highest standard of nursing care. They must be able to demonstrate how they have used their clinical expertise in not only the delivery of surgical nursing care but in their ability to improve the skills and knowledge of junior staff. They must be flexible, assertive, and confident and have the ability to provide expert clinical advice in a surgical setting. You must be experienced in nursing patients within the surgical setting and should possess expert knowledge in surgical nursing and elective day surgery. Team leadership skills are essential, including but not exhaustive: roster & budget control, audit completion, datix & complaints management, recruitment, absence management. Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to manage Ward 2B at Boston and be able to work closely with the Surgical Division and business units. The candidate will be expected to actively participate in the management of change, particularly in relation to the development of elective day surgery services to ensure that the elective surgical waiting lists continue to reduce. Person specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse Level 1 Teaching and assessing course, ENB 998 or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development Degree Previous Experience
Evidence of current experience Band 6 or above in Acute Medical Services. Evidence of teaching in clinical practice Can implement and manage change. Proven leadership and managerial capabilities. Experience of involvement in clinical audit Experience of managing resources effectively. Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes
Advanced level of knowledge relating to Elective surgical Services 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 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 Flexible – good time management Ability to teach to all bands of staff Evidence of commitment to own professional development Evidence of reflective practice Specific Requirements
Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining safe working practices and team morale Ability to communicate with effective written and verbal skills Able to work on own initiative Commitment to multidisciplinary team working Committed to own professional development Evidence of good attendance record IT Skills Presentation Skills Ability to motivate and encourage staff ULTH recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve. 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. Ward 2B needs you!
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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 guide everything we do. They are: 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. We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients. 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. Job overview
PLEASE NOTE: The start date for this post will be no earlier than May 2025 This is a really exciting opportunity. We are looking to recruit to the post of Ward Manager to join our wonderful existing team to cover the elective surgical admissions ward 2B. This is an exciting opportunity to be influential in ensuring that we are providing a positive patient experience and in developing the successful candidate’s career. The post holder will provide authoritative leadership to ensure the elective surgical ward continues to provide high quality evidence-based care and plays its part in the reduction of the surgical waiting lists. Candidates must be extremely motivated and committed to providing the highest standard of nursing care. They must be able to demonstrate how they have used their clinical expertise in not only the delivery of surgical nursing care but in their ability to improve the skills and knowledge of junior staff. They must be flexible, assertive, and confident and have the ability to provide expert clinical advice in a surgical setting. You must be experienced in nursing patients within the surgical setting and should possess expert knowledge in surgical nursing and elective day surgery. Team leadership skills are essential, including but not exhaustive: roster & budget control, audit completion, datix & complaints management, recruitment, absence management. Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to manage Ward 2B at Boston and be able to work closely with the Surgical Division and business units. The candidate will be expected to actively participate in the management of change, particularly in relation to the development of elective day surgery services to ensure that the elective surgical waiting lists continue to reduce. Person specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse Level 1 Teaching and assessing course, ENB 998 or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development Degree Previous Experience
Evidence of current experience Band 6 or above in Acute Medical Services. Evidence of teaching in clinical practice Can implement and manage change. Proven leadership and managerial capabilities. Experience of involvement in clinical audit Experience of managing resources effectively. Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes
Advanced level of knowledge relating to Elective surgical Services 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 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 Flexible – good time management Ability to teach to all bands of staff Evidence of commitment to own professional development Evidence of reflective practice Specific Requirements
Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining safe working practices and team morale Ability to communicate with effective written and verbal skills Able to work on own initiative Commitment to multidisciplinary team working Committed to own professional development Evidence of good attendance record IT Skills Presentation Skills Ability to motivate and encourage staff ULTH recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve. 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. Ward 2B needs you!
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