Sister/Charge Nurse - Gastroenterology

at  Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Ward 24 is a busy and fast paced, gold internal standard 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 gastro 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.
You will be responsible for ensuring the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and well-being care needs of patients, in line with the Trust’s Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework
You will 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.
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.

PLEASE READ THE JOB DESCRIPTION LISTED BELOW:

To support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse ,Ward manager 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.
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
Be responsible for ensuring the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and well-being 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
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.
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 practic

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