Outpatient Charge Nurse: General Clinics

East Lancashire Hospitals Nhs Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Sister/Charge Nurse to lead outpatient services across shifts under the guidance of the Outpatient Lead Nurse.

The post involves coordinating clinical governance, supporting HR management of the nursing team, and delivering high quality patient care within busy outpatient departments. A senior clinical and managerial presence is required to drive standards and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to organise own and the work of others whilst under pressure.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient Sister/Charge Nurse, covering many specialties.
• Lead on shift, coordinating and delivering high standards of care.
• Support the nursing team to set and deliver clinical standards and participate in audits.
• HR management responsibilities including sickness absence reporting and performance management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

CPD demonstrated

Clinical governance awareness

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Sister/Charge Nurse to lead outpatient services across shifts under the guidance of the Outpatient Lead Nurse.

The post involves coordinating clinical governance, supporting HR management of the nursing team, and delivering high quality patient care within busy outpatient departments. A senior clinical and managerial presence is required to drive standards and service improvement.