Job summary
Sister / Charge Nurse - Ward 3B (Orthopaedic Trauma)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dynamic Orthopaedic Trauma Team on Ward 3B.
We are a skilled, motivated, and supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to all of our service users. Ward 3B is known for its friendly atmosphere and strong team ethic -- we work hard, support one another, and take pride in the care we provide.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking team where your leadership skills will make a real difference.
Ward 3B provides care for:
- Orthopaedic trauma patients
- Elective orthopaedic patients
- A variety of outlier patients from services including:
- Trauma Assessment Units
- Emergency Department (ED)
- Other wards
- Clinics
This is a diverse and fast-paced environment offering a wide range of clinical experiences.
Main duties of the job
Ward Manager - Trauma & Orthopaedics (Ward 3B)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Ward Manager within the Trauma and Orthopaedics service on Ward 3B.
As Ward Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the ward, supported by a dedicated team of Deputy Sisters/Charge Nurses. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient-centred care, while upholding professional standards and fostering a positive and inclusive ward culture.
You will be a strong patient advocate, demonstrating excellent communication and leadership skills across all levels of the multidisciplinary team. A sound understanding of the principles of general medical nursing is essential, alongside the ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff within a busy orthopaedic environment.
Ward 3B has an established, collaborative team that prides itself on working together to support patients throughout their hospital journey. The successful candidate will embrace this strong team ethos and contribute to continuous service improvement, staff development, and innovation in care delivery.
About us
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.
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.
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?
Take a look at the job description and, if you like what you see, apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team within a respected organisation and make a real difference to patient care your NHS needs you.
The post holder will:
- Provide strong clinical leadership and expert advice to both qualified and unqualified staff within the department
- Act as a mentor and assessor, supporting the development of junior staff and students
- Contribute to a culture of learning, development, and continuous improvement
You will be expected to practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, ensuring the highest standards of professional practice at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC.
- Teaching and assessing course, ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Degree
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of current experience at Sister Band 6 or above in Orthopaedic speciality
- Evidence of teaching in clinical practice
- Can implement and manage change
- Proven leadership and managerial capabilities.
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in clinical audit
- Experience of managing resources effectively.
Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- Previous experience in setting or developing a role/service.
- Ability to take a leading role in initiating action.
- Effective leadership and management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good presentation skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise.
- Counselling skills.
- The ability to manage change
- Demonstrate ability to influence and to motivate the clinical practice of others
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the provision of holistic, clinically effective care.
- Flexible - good time management
- Ability to teach to all bands of staff
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to own professional development Evidence of reflective practice
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining safe working practices and team morale
- Ability to communicate with effective written and verbal skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Commitment to multidisciplinary team working
- Committed to own professional development
- Evidence of good attendance record
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Ability to motivate and encourage staff
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Pilgrim hospital
Sibsey Road
Boston
PE21 9QS
United Kingdom
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