Ward Nurse Leader - Palliative & Recovery Care (RN)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Preston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term post on Longridge ward, a 15-bed step-down unit at Cuerden Ward, Chorley Hospital. The role focuses on recovery after medical and surgical illness, palliative care, and planning complex discharges, with assessments extending into patients' homes and community settings.

You will be part of a 24-hour ward nursing team, deputising for the ward sister and supervising registered nurses and healthcare

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse with diploma or degree.
• Current NMC registration.
• Experience in multidisciplinary and multi-agency settings.

Responsibilities

• Work within a 24-hour ward-based nursing team providing holistic care.
• Carry delegated responsibility for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care in patients' homes and community settings.
• Provide clinical and professional leadership for registered nurses and healthcare assistants on the ward.
• Deputise for the ward sister and supervise the team in her absence.
• Identify changes in patients' needs and help plan current and future care.
• Act as an advocate for patients.
• Support change management on the ward.
• Provide visible leadership and promote patient safety.
• Help the ward team meet its targets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Clinical decision making

Education

First level registered nurse (RN/RGN) diploma or degree

Job description

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term post on Longridge ward, a 15-bed step-down unit at Cuerden Ward, Chorley Hospital. The role focuses on recovery after medical and surgical illness, palliative care, and planning complex discharges, with assessments extending into patients' homes and community settings.

You will be part of a 24-hour ward nursing team, deputising for the ward sister and supervising registered nurses and healthcare