registered nurse Lincoln, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic team on the Saxon Suite
Saxon Suite is a new Gastroenterology day case suite , caring for patients with a wide variety of conditions effecting the gastrointestinal system. Diseases and illness effecting this system cross age, ethnicity and social background so you will experience caring for the younger adult as well as those more senior in years.
As part of the small friendly team you will play a vital role in delivering individualised treatment plans to patients who have been referred to the suite. You will receive relevant training and competence from the speciality doctor overseeing the unit. You will develop management skills managing junior staff under the supervision of the band 7 and will be instrumental in progressing the service to it's full potential.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team on the Saxon Suite. We need someone who can provide leadership ensuring the day to day running of the unit. You will need to manipulate staff rosters in order to ensure adequate staff and skills are on duty at all times, and provide support with training needs. It is expected that you will act as a deputy to the band 7unit in the near future. You must be able to communicate at all levels, and be a strong patient advocate. The position involves working a flexible pattern over a 5 day service Monday to Friday 8-18:00
You will have the potential to receive training and competence in a number of new skills such as, venesection, Ascitic taps, hydrogen breath testing, fibro scanning and nurse led paracentesis. You will be involved in specialised MDTs and discussion with the wider MDT team to provide holistic care to the patient.
What we’re looking for
The ideal candidate will have recent experience of working within the medical setting. He/she will have experience of multidisciplinary working and will demonstrate excellent communication skills. You must be enthusiastic in helping to lead the team and develop the service and continue to achieve high standards in audit. A teaching and assessing qualification is essential.
What’s the hospital like?
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city, and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. This district general hospital serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides a number of services, including an outpatient department, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as a surgical ward.
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for?!
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What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
