Sister/Charge Nurse - General and Emergency Surgery

at  Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Our team cannot wait to welcome you with open arms to our fantastic 33 bedded general, colorectal, upper GI, urology and emergency surgical ward. Receiving patients from SAU, ED, critical care and clinics, our friendly, fast-paced and high turn-over ward will facilitate education, skill development and leadership opportunities.
With the help of our existing staff members, 5 sisters/charge nurse and two new ward managers, we strive to support you in playing your part in the care and support of our patients who really do need us to be at the top of our game.
Leading from the front, coordinating the ward, attending ward rounds, liaising with the multi-disciplinary team, supporting the ward staff and working closely with the 2 ward managers allows the appointable candidate to enhance their nursing skills, knowledge, leadership style and adapt to all situations which may come their way.
Ward 12 offers a nurturing environment to ensure all your questions and queries are answered and can signpost you in the right direction, therefore
our surgical ward is compiled of multi-specialist teams such as Colorectal, Urology, Upper GI, Vascular, General Surgery and Orthopaedics. Caring for the acutely unwell, pre and post operative patients, attending doctors ward rounds, medication rounds, providing personal care and facilitating in safe discharges, Ward 12 offers plenty of learning opportunities whilst working closely with the educators and practice development facilitators.
To ensure effective communication, we hold regular ward meetings, daily safety huddles, monthly Ward 12 newsletters and keep an open-door policy for any further questions which you may have.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals offers a wide range of educational opportunities, upholds the Trust Values and ensures patients safety remains paramount throughout the trust.
As change agents, we encourage those working within our team to suggest new ways of working and work together to reach shared goals.
Ward 12 is an inclusive and diverse team which we are extremely proud of by respecting one another, offering help and encouraging to share knowledge and skills.
Our values define who we are and how we behave.
Caring and compassionate . We treat everyone with dignity and respect, doing everything we can to show we care.
Recognising individuality . We respect, value and respond to every person’s individual needs.
Seeking to involve . We will always involve you in making decisions about your care and treatment, and are always open and honest.
Team working . We work together as one team, and involve patients, families, and other services, to provide the best care possible.
Taking personal responsibility . We each take personal responsibility to give the highest standards of care and deliver a service we can always be proud of.
As a general surgical ward, you will be caring for patients who have undergone or will require surgery during their admission. To mention a few…
Appendectomies, cholecystectomies, bowel resections and stoma formations, stent insertions, amputations, angioplasties and laparotomies.

Lead and co-ordinate the ward, working closely with the ward managers, complete safe discharges, admit and transfer patients, and support the ward team.
This role will open up the opportunity to attend further training in order for you to complete ward audits, appraisals, use the healthroster and promote team learning through teaching sessions by working closely with our clinical education team.
We have surgeons who are outstanding and leaders in their field as well as educational leaders regionally and nationally. The structure we have developed for 7 day consultant led ward rounds has reduced length of stay and provides the best possible medical care for our patients.
We are immensely proud of our unit and work together seamlessly as a team for our patients. Joining us provides a unique opportunity for learning, development and highly rewarding but challenging work as part of a friendly and cohesive team.
Ward Managers Amber and Katy would love you to get in touch to have an informal chat about the role, but better still would like to invite you to come along to the ward to see what it’s like for yourself