Job overview
An exciting opportunity to join our newly formed team, we are a 19 bedded elective orthopaedic and surgical unit incorporating 4 enhanced care beds.
In this role, you will:
1. Lead with Purpose – Support the ward manager in ensuring the smooth, efficient running of our elective ward, providing clear leadership and direction to maintain the highest standards of care and professional practice.
2. Collaborate and Adapt – Work closely with the ward manager and matron on the unit offering flexible support and cross-cover when needed.
3. Champion Patient-Centred Care – Take responsibility for planning, delivering, and evaluating personalised care that meets the health and wellbeing needs of every patient, aligned with our Trust Values and the Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework.
4. Inspire and Develop Others – Act as a role model, offering guidance, clinical supervision, and mentorship to staff and students, helping them reach their full potential.
5. Ensure Excellence in Environment – Maintain a safe, clean, and organised outpatient setting that supports productive and high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
To support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or 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.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to have a team of 10,000 incredible individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Whether you're a nurse, doctor, administrator, or support staff member, your contribution matters. With every action you take, you're making a real difference in the lives of our service users.
Community Impact: With your help, we care for 370,000 people in our local area and provide specialist care to 1.5 million individuals across Lancashire and Cumbria. Your dedication ensures that no one in our community is left without the care they need and deserve.
Sense of Purpose: Working with us isn't just a job – it's a calling. You'll experience a profound sense of pride knowing that every task you undertake directly impacts the well-being of our patients and staff. Together, we thrive, ensuring that outstanding healthcare is accessible to all in our local towns.
Professional Growth: Joining our team means unlocking a world of opportunities for personal and professional development. From specialized training to networking with exceptional individuals, you'll broaden your skill set and expand your career horizons.
Innovation and Excellence: We encourage boldness and innovation. You'll be challenged to think differently, push boundaries, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or 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.
Ensure a high standard of nursing is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence based guidelines.
Assist and support the Ward Manager in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care
Promote provision of patient education and health promotion
Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
To participate in education and training of junior staff.
Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Appropriate NMC Registration
7. •NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
8. •Evidence of continuing professional education or development in area of speciality
9. •At least 3 years qualified with surgical/orthopaedic experience
Desirable criteria
10. Degree
11. •Post registration qualification in area of speciality area Intensive care experience Seca/level 1 competency
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
12. •Evidence of leadership experience and learning.
13. •Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
14. •Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
15. •Good time management skills
Desirable criteria
16. •Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
17. •Knowledge of Research and Development
18. •Intermediate IT skills