Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sister / Charge Nurse - Gastroenterology

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Job summary

Ward 24 is a fast paced gastroenterology ward, based at our Royal Preston site, with a bed capacity of 32 inpatients. We have an established IBD and Liver service and part of the Hepatitis C Network. Working closely with the Nutrition service with opportunities to develop skills in these areas.

We are looking to recruit a nurse with a passion to develop their knowledge and skills around gastroenterology conditions. Experience within gastroenterology would be desirable but we would keen to support the right individual to build on their experience and leadership. It is essential to have experience in acute care and complex discharge. This role is integral in the delivery of high standard of care for our patients during their acute phase. You will need to be flexible and resilient to meet the needs of the service.

In return we will support your career every step of the way sharing a wealth of nursing skills, experience and knowledge with colleagues. You will work amongst staff that are truly nurturing and supportive and where team spirit is essential.

Main duties of the job

To support the ward managers and Matron in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within or by the ward, department, service or team.

Be responsible for ensuring the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trust's Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework

Provide strong leadership and direction to the team, monitoring and maintaining standards of care and professional practice to support day to day efficient running of the clinical area, service.

Act as a strong role model and provide development, clinical supervision and advice for other staff and students to support them in reaching their full potential. Actively engage in research and development opportunities for the service.

To ensure the productive operation of the ward environment through the maintenance of a safe, clean and organised environment

About us

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Details

Date posted

02 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

438-RC9259

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Be responsible for ensuring the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trusts Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework

Provide strong leadership and direction to the team, monitoring and maintaining standards of care and professional practice to support day to day efficient running of the clinical area, service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be responsible for ensuring the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trusts Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework

Provide strong leadership and direction to the team, monitoring and maintaining standards of care and professional practice to support day to day efficient running of the clinical area, service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oAppropriate NMC Registration
  • oDiploma or Degree in Nursing
  • oNMC recognised Mentorship qualification

Desirable

  • oDegree
  • oPost registration qualification in area of speciality area

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • oEvidence of leadership experience and learning.
  • oKnowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
  • oKnowledge of relevant policies and procedures
  • oExperience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice
  • oKnowledge of Ethical issues

Desirable

  • oEvidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
  • oKnowledge of Research and Development
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oAppropriate NMC Registration
  • oDiploma or Degree in Nursing
  • oNMC recognised Mentorship qualification

Desirable

  • oDegree
  • oPost registration qualification in area of speciality area

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • oEvidence of leadership experience and learning.
  • oKnowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
  • oKnowledge of relevant policies and procedures
  • oExperience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice
  • oKnowledge of Ethical issues

Desirable

  • oEvidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
  • oKnowledge of Research and Development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT


Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT


Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manger

David Warren

David.warren@lthtr.nhs.uk

01772528167

Details

Date posted

02 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

438-RC9259

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT


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