Employer: United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Lincoln County Hospital
Town: Lincoln
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/10/2024 23:59
Deputy Sister 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 ULHT.
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 ULHT 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 ULHT team.
This is a challenging yet rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
Job overview
Neonatal Services at ULHT are provided at both Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. The Local Neonatal Unit at Lincoln has a cot capacity of 15, providing intensive, high dependency and special care to babies from both Lincolnshire and the surrounding counties.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Sister that holds a QIS qualification to work as part of the Neonatal Service.
The post is currently situated at Lincoln County Hospital but the successful candidate may be required to work at Pilgrim Hospital as required.
Staff will be required to work on an internal rotation basis, including weekends and Bank Holidays and be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
The Neonatal service within ULHT is continuing to develop and is part of the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network.
Successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS certificate prior to commencement.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Current First Level Registered Nurse/RSCN or equivalent
* NMC registered
* Evidence of recent professional development
* Hold current NLS provider certificate
* Evidence of a good command of written and spoken English
* Evidence of study at academic level 3
* Mentorship and preceptorship qualification.
* Assessor and Supervisor for students
Previous Experience
* Recent experience in Neonatal nursing at Band 5
* Evidence of teaching in clinical practice
* Recent experience in providing intensive, high dependency and special care for babies in a neonatal unit
* Evidence of teaching & mentoring pre & post registration staff
* Committed to on-going professional development
* The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to question current practice
* Demonstrate ability to influence and to motivate the clinical practice of others
* Evidence of involvement in research/audit and developing guidelines
* Evidence of implementing and managing change
Skills
* Good written and oral communication skills when liaising with colleagues, patients, families, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to maintain accurate and legible records
* Evidence of effective leadership and management skills.
* Able to manage difficult or complex situations effectively and to work under pressure.
* Basic computer/keyboard skills
* Able to work on own initiative
* Ability to adapt to change
* Ability to prioritise and delegate workload as shift co-ordinator
* Knowledge of Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults processes
* Safeguarding training
Specific Requirements
* Ability to work on a shift system covering a 24 hour service.
* Must be able to work shifts on a rota system providing 24 hour care.
ULHT 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.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULHT reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULHT where applicable.
For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact Helen Fletcher: 01522 597668.
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