Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse/Paramedic - A&E Band 6

Job description

Job summary

Please be advised that the start date for the successful candidate will be into the new financial year (July 2026 onwards). The exact timing will be confirmed at offer stage.

If you are a Registered Adult Nurse or Paramedic with desire and passion for Emergency Care and am looking for a senior position then this may be the role for you.

Are you looking to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a dynamic enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated, Adult Registered Nurse/ Paramedic with acute experience to join our hard-working expanding team at a leadership level.

Lincoln Accident and Emergency Department already employs an amazing team of dedicated Registered Nurses, RSCN's, Paramedics, Healthcare Support Workers, Reception staff and Housekeepers. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse/Paramedic to join our team at Band 6 level.

Any successful candidate will be expected to work both days and nights over a 7-day working week to ensure consistent leadership and seniority.

Shift times are as follows:

07.45 - 20.15

19.45 - 08.15

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible and accountable:o The assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.o Lead and monitor the performance and standards of care within the Nursing Team.o Take the lead on projects as appropriateo In conjunction with the Matron, Ward Manager and other senior nurses facilitate the development of the service and personal development of all nursing staff within the clinical area of responsibility

About us

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Job description
Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (relevant field)
• Evidence of degree-level study in a relevant Nursing field.
• Teaching/mentorship / practice supervisor or assessor qualification (or obtained within 12 months)
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification

Skills/competencies

Essential

• Enhanced clinical assessment skills and autonomous decision-making.
• High-level communication, negotiation and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload, coordinate care and contribute to safe caseload management
• Detailed understanding of governance, safeguarding, evidence-based practice and risk management.
• Digital literacy and ability to use clinical IT systems effectively.

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical effectiveness and audit
• ED/emergency care experience

Knowledge, skills, aptitudes

Essential

• Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices

Expereince

Essential

• Post-registration clinical experience relevant to the service area
• Experience supervising others, supporting learning and contributing to audit/QI.
• Experience managing complex clinical scenarios with autonomy.

Special attributes/specific requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Ability to travel between sites (where applicable).
• Commitment to organisational values and to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (relevant field)
• Evidence of degree-level study in a relevant Nursing field.
• Teaching/mentorship / practice supervisor or assessor qualification (or obtained within 12 months)
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification

Skills/competencies

Essential

• Enhanced clinical assessment skills and autonomous decision-making.
• High-level communication, negotiation and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload, coordinate care and contribute to safe caseload management
• Detailed understanding of governance, safeguarding, evidence-based practice and risk management.
• Digital literacy and ability to use clinical IT systems effectively.

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical effectiveness and audit
• ED/emergency care experience

Knowledge, skills, aptitudes

Essential

• Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices

Expereince

Essential

• Post-registration clinical experience relevant to the service area
• Experience supervising others, supporting learning and contributing to audit/QI.
• Experience managing complex clinical scenarios with autonomy.

Special attributes/specific requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Ability to travel between sites (where applicable).
• Commitment to organisational values and to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Lincoln

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

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