Lead Nurse

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Shrewsbury seeks a qualified Lead Nurse for the Frailty SDEC. This full-time role involves delivering patient care and overseeing nursing practices across sites. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, with some out of hours responsibilities. Join a team committed to providing excellent care in the community.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with significant experience in clinical practice.
• Ability to manage, lead, and coordinate nursing practice.
• Experience in out of hours working to support service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care as an expert clinical practitioner.
• Oversee a team and ensure effective utilization of resources.
• Deputize for the Clinical Nurse Manager in their absence.

Job description

Job overview

This is a new role for a qualified Lead Nurse for Frailty SDEC (Same Day Emergency Centre).

The successful applicant will deliver direct patient care whilst leading, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice.

This is a full time permanent position based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford initially, but will require cross site working. The postholder will primarily work Monday to Friday office hours but will participate in out of hours working to support service delivery.

Main duties of the job

• To function as an expert clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, managing ,leading, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice
• The post holder carries 24 hour continuing responsibility for theco-ordination and monitoring of all clinical activities within their designatedclinical area.
• To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
• The post holder will deputise for the Clinical Nurse Manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.

Working for your organisation

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.