We are looking to recruit to the post of Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to join our existing team on AMSS. 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 AMSS continues to provide high quality evidence based care.
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 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 an acute setting.
You must be experienced in nursing patients within the urgent and emergency care setting. It is essential that you have the skills required to assess patients with acute medical complaints and should possess expert knowledge in acute medicine.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to manage AMSS at Boston and be able to work closely with the Integrated assessment centre (IAC) and Emergency Departments. The candidate will be expected to actively participate in the management of change, particularly in relation to the development of same day emergency care services.
Person Specification
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* IT Skills
* Presentation Skills
* Ability to motivate and encourage staff
Skills
Essential
* Advanced level of knowledge relating to Acute Medical 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
* Good presentation skills
* Ability to organise and prioritise
* Counselling skills
* 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
* Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
* Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Patient Centred, Safety, Compassion, Respect, and Excellence
Desirable
* Evidence of commitment to own professional development
* Evidence of reflective practice
Previous Experience
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* Experience of involvement in clinical audit
* Experience of managing resources effectively
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse Level 1
* Teaching and assessing course, ENB 998 or equivalent
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Degree
Employer details
Employer name: United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Boston, Sibsey Road, Boston, PE21 9QS
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