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 that cares for medical patients. We also have 4 escalation beds. We are an assessment unit that takes 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.
We are a friendly team who strive for perfection.
As a Band 6, you will be supported with any learning/development you may require.
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 coordinator and will be expected to deputize for the Department Manager. You will support the ward manager to complete appraisals, assist with absence management, and clinical education. You will be supported to be an efficient Team Leader who can coordinate effectively whilst maintaining the highest standards of care and good team morale.
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. It provides ambulatory pediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and, with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status after demonstrating evidence of significant teaching commitment. From now on, it will 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, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organizations but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of having worked in an acute environment.
* Experience of acting as 'shift coordinator' / 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.
* Demonstrated support for junior staff in education and training.
* Reported and responded to clinical and non-clinical incidents appropriately.
Desirable
* Experience of involvement in clinical audit.
* Experience of working in acute emergency assessment areas.
* Experience in performing staff appraisals and participating in recruitment of new staff.
* Participated in the investigation and resolution of complaints.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Extended competencies, e.g., cannulation, venepuncture, and ECG recording.
* Awareness and knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviors in line with the Trust framework.
* Ability to teach all grades of staff.
* Demonstrated knowledge of budget management.
Qualification
Essential
* Registered Nurse Level 1.
* Supervisor and Assessor / Mentorship.
* Evidence of further education/CPD.
Desirable
* ILS certificate.
* Appraisal training.
* Health roster training.
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Grantham and District Hospital
101 Manthorpe Road
Grantham
NG31 8DG
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