Job summary
This clinical leader role involves coordinating staff, activity and providing leadership while maintain and monitoring the high standards expected on the Elective Orthopaedic Unit at Furness General Hospital . This post will be well suited to enthusiastic, motivated nurses wishing to work within a welcoming team.
The Elective Orthopaedic Unit Cares for Patients who undergo joint replacements, Knees, Hips and Shoulders.
Main duties of the job
Act as an effective role model whilst having responsibility for the management of the wards in conjunction with and in the absence of the Ward Manager.
Assist Ward Manager with recruitment and selection of staff and be responsible for a safe and effective duty roster.
Develop and implement policies and actively look for ways to develop services.
Co-ordinate the provision of high-quality patient care with ensuring standards of cleanliness and a safe environment.
Lead in the professional development and performance management of staff in conjunction with the Ward Manager.
Participate in the Trust Appraisal and Development reviews for staff and lead and deliver educational and training programmes.
Complete Audits
Mentor and be a role model to junior staff
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Presentation
Essential
- Minimum 3 yrs experience as 1st level RGN
- Evidence of teaching/mentoring staff
- Self motivated, enthusiastic and flexible with excellent communication skills
- Assertive, calm and objective under pressure
- Commitment to CPD of self and others
Desirable
- Post registration management/leadership experience
- Minimum 2 years surgical experience
Person Specification
Presentation
Essential
- Minimum 3 yrs experience as 1st level RGN
- Evidence of teaching/mentoring staff
- Self motivated, enthusiastic and flexible with excellent communication skills
- Assertive, calm and objective under pressure
- Commitment to CPD of self and others
Desirable
- Post registration management/leadership experience
- Minimum 2 years surgical experience
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.
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.
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).
