Do you demonstrate strong leadership with previous extensive Accident and Emergency experience possessing expert clinical skills and knowledge? Do you have the ability to organise and to use your initiative and be able to problem solve? If so, this is an exciting time to join this expanding team. You will be the driver for providing high quality care to our patients, bringing innovative ideas for change in patient flow and ensuring Quality Care Indicators are met. Our team is multi-disciplinary including Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Mental Health Liaison, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Medical Staff, a team of over 100 registered nurses and health care assistants. Internal rotation onto night duty is a requirement of the post. Support and opportunities will be given in developing your managerial skills. You will have a suitable period of supernumerary in which you will be supported by a mentor., 1.2 Organises staff (according to competence) time and equipment for work completion. 1.3 Supervises the delivery of quality nursing care. 1.4 Praises and corrects team members as appropriate, and is involved in personal development of the workforce using KSF/performance review. 1.5 Reports on levels of nursing care quality to nurse management. 1.6 Co-ordinates the care given by nurses, medical staff and social workers, alongside any other professionals directly involved in patient care on the unit. 1.7 Handles complaints by patients, members of the public and staff, in accordance with Trust Policies. 1.8 Maintains discipline for the delivery of quality nursing care. 1.9 Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of the staff, patients and visitors under his/her control, as far as is reasonably practicable and in compliance with statutory duty, e.g., C.O.S.H.H. and Manual Handling of Loads. This responsibility to include provision of systems of work, place of work and work equipment that are safe and without risk to health.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals that thrive in a fast paced environment and who aspire to deliver high quality care within a team of innovative professionals where every individual's contribution is valued.,
* Registered 1st level nurse.
* Proven continuing education- Degree or working towards
Desirable criteria
* Professional development to a relevant degree level
* Teaching certificate, Extensive experience at senior nurse level., Experience of leading a team, Proven ability to be a team leader
* Effective communicator
* Appraisal skills
* Ability to problem solve
* Demonstrates understanding of current issues affecting A&E service provision
Desirable criteria
* Leadership qualification
* Training in performance issues, Pro-active approach to the organisation
* Ability to work with other disciplines
* Good interpersonal skills
* Self-motivated and can motivate others, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., Our Emergency Department at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital provides care for both adults and children who attend with serious illness or injury. Due to our large catchment area, we currently provide for approximately 154,000 attendees per year. The department has an 8 bedded resuscitation and 43 major cubicles.
The department is classified as a trauma unit and we have a purpose built helipad onsite that will bring our most serious patients to the department via North West Air Ambulance. We have a new, state of the art staff facility for staff changing with access to a shower as well as a new staff room, education room and wellbeing retreat for all staff., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.
It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
* Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
* This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £42.90 and for a Standard Disclosure £22.90 which includes a small handling fee.