Job summary Job Title: Lead Nurse - Outpatients/Diagnostics (Band 8B) Location: Trust wide Contract: Full Time, Permanent Are you an experienced nursing professional looking for a leadership role in a dynamic Outpatients and Diagnostics environment? United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated and visionary Lead Nurse to work between our Outpatients and Diagnostics departments. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering outstanding patient care across our Trust. This position is subject to a deferment, candidates will start no earlier than May 2025. Main duties of the job As the Lead Nurse for Outpatients and Diagnostics, you will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and strategic direction for both our Outpatient and Diagnostic services across our Lincoln, Boston and Grantham sites. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care, ensuring that our services meet national standards and guidelines. Your role will include: - Leading, inspiring, and developing a team of nurses and support staff, fostering a culture of excellence. - Ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice, safety, and patient experience are maintained. - Collaborating with senior management and other departments to plan, implement, and evaluate services in line with Trust objectives. - Managing resources effectively, including staffing, budgets, and equipment, to ensure efficient service delivery. - Driving continuous improvement initiatives and leading on quality improvement projects. About You: We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate, and forward-thinking nursing leader who is committed to improving patient outcomes and service delivery. About us United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) is proud to have recently achieved Teaching Hospital status, further enhancing our commitment to clinical excellence, research, and innovation. As a leading healthcare provider in the region, we serve a diverse population across our three main hospital sitesLincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital Boston, Grantham and District Hospital and Louth Hospital. We are committed to delivering outstanding care to over 700,000 residents across a large, rural area. Our dedicated team of over 8,500 staff across multiple sites provides a wide range of services, including emergency, elective, and specialist care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. We believe in fostering a positive, inclusive working environment where every team member can thrive and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Lincolnshire is a picturesque county in the East Midlands, known for its charming countryside, historic landmarks, and vibrant market towns. It provides an excellent quality of life with affordable housing and a strong sense of community, home to beautiful landscapes, from the rolling hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds to the expansive coastline and sandy beaches. Whether you're drawn to the historic charm, natural beauty, or the welcoming communities, Lincolnshire is a wonderful place to live and work. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-LN-1888-24 Job locations Trust-wide Lincoln LN2 5QY Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Take a look at the attached 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 fabulous organisation. Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Take a look at the attached 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 fabulous organisation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered professional Educated to Degree level or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development post registration Desirable Masters level qualification Leadership or management qualification Previous Experience Essential Experience of working in a leadership role at matron level or equivalent Evidence of delivering significant organisational change projects Evidence of leading improvements in patient experience and operational performance Desirable Experience of working at a leadership level in Outpatient and/or Diagnostic areas Specific Requirements Essential Must be able to travel between sites Participate in On-Call Rota Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes Essential Ability to quickly establish effective working relationships To develop team working across the multidisciplinary team Ability to facilitate change including deployment of service modernisation techniques and change management skills To motivate and engage others in addition to being able to influence and negotiate successful outcomes Demonstrate the ability to handle complex or difficult situations with authority and commitment at a senior level Knowledge of process improvement methodologies, e.g. Productive series and has the confidence to make difficult or unpopular decisions and, through example, empower others to do the same Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ? Patient Centred ? Safety ? Compassion ? Respect and ? Excellence Coaching/mentoring experience/skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered professional Educated to Degree level or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development post registration Desirable Masters level qualification Leadership or management qualification Previous Experience Essential Experience of working in a leadership role at matron level or equivalent Evidence of delivering significant organisational change projects Evidence of leading improvements in patient experience and operational performance Desirable Experience of working at a leadership level in Outpatient and/or Diagnostic areas Specific Requirements Essential Must be able to travel between sites Participate in On-Call Rota Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes Essential Ability to quickly establish effective working relationships To develop team working across the multidisciplinary team Ability to facilitate change including deployment of service modernisation techniques and change management skills To motivate and engage others in addition to being able to influence and negotiate successful outcomes Demonstrate the ability to handle complex or difficult situations with authority and commitment at a senior level Knowledge of process improvement methodologies, e.g. Productive series and has the confidence to make difficult or unpopular decisions and, through example, empower others to do the same Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ? Patient Centred ? Safety ? Compassion ? Respect and ? Excellence Coaching/mentoring experience/skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Trust-wide Lincoln LN2 5QY Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)