Job overview
Do you have a passion for neurology? Are you a born leader ready to take on your next challenge? If the answer is yes, then this may be the role for you!
Due to recent staff changes we have a great opportunity for an experienced neurology nurse to become our next Band 6 Sister/charge nurse on Bleasdale Unit
Our Regional Unit is comprised of 22 acute neurology beds. We can offer you great potential to build on your already established band 5 skills in leadership and management skills
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and highly motivated nurse with up-to-date knowledge of acute neurology medicine to join our existing team. You must have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to support, teach and develop the team further. In addition to direct patient care the role will involve supporting the Ward Manager and deputising effectively in their absence.
Main duties of the job
In return we can offer a huge commitment to ongoing professional development. you will be given a full development programme which will be provided to enhance your professional practice and leadership skills. Our commitment to you is to provide a supportive environment to enable this to happen. This is a great opportunity to broaden your skills and knowledge and gain experience within neurological medicine.
You will be warmly welcomed and well supported by a fantastic team who are passionate and aspire to provide excellent care. We are a friendly team and would welcome anyone thinking of taking up a career with us to get in touch with Emma our Ward Manager and arrange an informal chat about what we can offer you.
Working for our organisation
Lancashire teaching Hospitals trust is one of the largest trusts within the northwest of England. We are a trust that delivers award winning teaching and development pathways, we lead international clinical trials and research studies to give excellent care with compassion. This will enable you to have an unparalleled opportunity to learn, grow and flourish in supportive and innovative environment, whilst also working with some of the UKs leading health experts.
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.
For more information, please see attached the Job Description & Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
1. Appropriate NMC Registration
2. Diploma or Degree in Nursing
3. Evidence of continuing professional education or development in area of speciality
Desirable criteria
4. Degree
5. Post registration qualification in speciality area
6. NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or demonstrable mentoring experience and willingness to complete course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
7. Evidence of leadership experience and learning
8. Awareness of recent advances within Nursing practice
9. Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
10. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
11. Experience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice
12. Knowledge of Ethical issues
Desirable criteria
13. Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality e.g. surgery
14. Knowledge of Research and Development