An new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to lead our Surgical Colorectal ward.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an experienced nurse with experience of leading a team within a surgical setting and working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality comprehensive care to patients who require a surgical admission for their procedure.

Significant demonstrable experience at

Band 6 level (or equivalent) in a relevant clinical area.

Significant demonstrable post registration experience

Within a surgical setting.

Previous demonstrable experience in a

leadership capacity

Proven NMC Registration - Adult Nursing.

Proven recognised mentoring qualification.

Proven leadership course or the willingness

to undertake.

About us

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

We are a large NHS Trust who have recently been rated as 'Good' with areas of 'Outstanding' by the CQC. We treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. Our high quality healthcare services are offered across five hospital sites, and various community sites.

The SAS division can support you to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to develop and progress, forming the basis for your nursing career.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience at Band 6 level (or equivalent) in a relevant clinical area.
• Significant demonstrable post registration experience Within a surgical setting.
• Previous demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Proven NMC Registration - Adult Nursing.
• Proven recognised mentoring qualification.
• Proven leadership course or the willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Computer literate (ECDL
• Bachelor's Degree

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Good organisational and communication skills
• Numerate
• Effective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals
• Teaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others, acting as a role model and leading by example
• Advocacy skills
• Ability to manage conflict
• Ability to analyse and evaluate information
• Ability to work collaboratively and engage relevant stakeholders for the progression of the service
• Ability to motivate and manage change

Desirable

• Previous demonstrable experience of managing and controlling a budge
• Coaching skills

DISPOSITION /ATTITUDE MOTIVATION

Essential

• Willingness to undertake further training and development
• Ability to role model and lead by example
• Able to recognise the professional accountability and responsibility Proportionate with the post
• Management and team building skills
• Effective influencing skills
• Ability to motivate and manage change
• Must have good communication, influencing and negotiating skills

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate their experience of planning and leading a change process in a clinical setting

OTHER FACTORS

Essential

• Ability to work flexible over a 24 hour period over 7 days.

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across East Lancashire Sites

Haslingden Road

Across East Lancashire Sites

BB2 3HH

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