Job summary
Are you excited? Do you want to work in a new service ?
Grantham Emergency Department is changing to a 24 UTC. We are now becoming a 24 hour Urgent treatment centre.
We are keen to expand our band 6 experienced nurses to cover a 24 hour period.
We are a dynamic team of Doctors, Nurses and HCSWs that see approximately 30,000 patient each year. We expect that will be much more as a 24 hour UTC.
Our clinical educator will support and encourage staff to develop clinically and we offer induction programmes, in-house training and teaching sessions. In addition to this, you will be supported in the clinical environment to develop paediatric skills and level 2 national competencies to ensure competence.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible and accountable:o The assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluationof programmes of care without supervision.o Lead and monitor the performance and standards of care within the Nursing Team.o Take the lead on projects as appropriateo In conjunction with the Ward Manager and other Junior Sister/Charge Nurse,facilitating the development of the service and personal development of all nursing staffwithin the clinical area of responsibilityo Deputising for the Ward Manager in their absence, attending appropriate meetings,maintaining an organised and structured workforce
About us
What's the hospital like?
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 paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city, and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. This district general hospital serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides a number of services, including an outpatient department, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as a surgical ward.
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for?!
One Trust, Endless opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active on NMC register
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Evidence of continuing education & professional development.
- Appropriate mentor qualification or equivalent teaching qualification
Desirable
- EPALS
- ALS
- Degree in related subject
Previous Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to implement and sustain high standards of individualised, clinically effective, up-to-date evidence-based care on a regular basis
- To have a range of experiences in nursing acutely unwell patients
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical effectiveness and audit
- ED experience
Knowledge -Skills -Aptitudes
Essential
- Proven assessment and teaching skills and the ability to develop competencies through which practise can be assessed
- Proven oral and written communication skills
- Able to manage difficult or complex situations effectively and to work under pressure
- Demonstrates the ability to implement Trust Policies and Procedures in practise, understanding the rationale behind such documents
- Demonstrates the ability to implement sustainable change which enhances patient care / experience
- Ability to manage and motivate staff
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
- Able to demonstrate MDT working.
- IT Literate
- 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
- Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of research
- Demonstrates an understanding of the national agenda, demonstrating that they are able to translate this into everyday policy and practice
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Analytical
- Motivator
- Pro-active
- Able to work using own initiative
- Team player but also able to work independently.
- Ability to delegate appropriately and effectively
- Flexibility
Desirable
- Able to travel between sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active on NMC register
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Evidence of continuing education & professional development.
- Appropriate mentor qualification or equivalent teaching qualification
Desirable
- EPALS
- ALS
- Degree in related subject
Previous Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to implement and sustain high standards of individualised, clinically effective, up-to-date evidence-based care on a regular basis
- To have a range of experiences in nursing acutely unwell patients
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical effectiveness and audit
- ED experience
Knowledge -Skills -Aptitudes
Essential
- Proven assessment and teaching skills and the ability to develop competencies through which practise can be assessed
- Proven oral and written communication skills
- Able to manage difficult or complex situations effectively and to work under pressure
- Demonstrates the ability to implement Trust Policies and Procedures in practise, understanding the rationale behind such documents
- Demonstrates the ability to implement sustainable change which enhances patient care / experience
- Ability to manage and motivate staff
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
- Able to demonstrate MDT working.
- IT Literate
- 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
- Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of research
- Demonstrates an understanding of the national agenda, demonstrating that they are able to translate this into everyday policy and practice
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Analytical
- Motivator
- Pro-active
- Able to work using own initiative
- Team player but also able to work independently.
- Ability to delegate appropriately and effectively
- Flexibility
Desirable
- Able to travel between sites
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).
