Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward 2 Gastroenterology (fixed term)

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are looking for a Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse to work within the General Surgical Directorate on Ward 2 Gastroenterology ward.

Duration 9.5 months fixed term maternity cover. If you already work for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals then this would be a secondment (& you would have to ask your Line Manager for approval before applying).

We are seeking an innovative, highly motivated forward thinking nurse who has the ability to manage a busy ward on a daily basis using expert clinical knowledge and judgement whilst providing support to staff. You will be expected to have both a 'hands on' approach in providing high quality care and have a visible and approachable presence on the ward in order to support junior staff with their role. You will also be expected to support the ward manager with general management duties and have an understanding of the varying factors that affect patient care and experience, staff development and must comply with Trust Policies at all times.

The successful candidate will be supported by the ward manager and matron.

Main duties of the job

We require an enthusiastic individual with a can do attitude who have the ability to work within our friendly ward team. They must be as passionate as we are in getting things right first time every time. You will be working in a close knit team within a busy division and we will require you to be flexible in your hours of working to ensure that we can deliver a quality service.

Our commitment to you is to provide the environment for this to happen. The directorate has an excellent support system and would be an ideal opportunity to gain experience on Ward 2.

Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change.

If you are motivated to deliver high standards of care and have the personal qualities and characteristics as outlined in the Blackpool person then this could be the post for you.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Practice/supervisor assessor

Experience

Essential

• Ability to teach peers within clinical area
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience of team and ward management as a band 5 nurse

Skills

Essential

• Ability to establish priorities
• Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
• Assertiveness
• Good time management
• Basic I.T. skills
• Decision maker
• Communicate at all levels
• Problem solver
• Lateral thinker
• Decision maker
• Basic Life Support

Desirable

• Venepuncture & Cannulation skills

About the employer

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.