Vascular Ward: Sister/Charge Nurse Lead

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse for the Vascular Surgery unit at Royal Preston Hospital. You will lead a 15-bed vascular ward, supervise staff, and ensure high standards of compassionate care across elective and urgent pathways.

The role offers progression toward band 6 leadership within a major vascular centre. You will work with experienced consultants, a vascular therapy team, and an advanced clinical practitioner to develop your team and

Qualifications

• Awareness of nursing practice advances.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding.
• Experience implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice.
• Knowledge of Ethical issues.
• Ward Experience.
• Evidence of leadership experience and learning.
• Evidence of research and development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or Matron in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for patients, relatives and visitors.
• Ensure a high standard of nursing is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patient needs.
• Assist and support the Ward Manager in the safe, effective management of the area including personnel, facilities and processes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Ward experience

Communication skills

Clinical governance

Ethical issues

Education

NMC Registration

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Post-registration qualification

Mentorship qualification (NMC recognised)

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse for the Vascular Surgery unit at Royal Preston Hospital. You will lead a 15-bed vascular ward, supervise staff, and ensure high standards of compassionate care across elective and urgent pathways.

The role offers progression toward band 6 leadership within a major vascular centre. You will work with experienced consultants, a vascular therapy team, and an advanced clinical practitioner to develop your team and