Sister - Elective Centre inBurnley inBurnley PUBLISHED 17 JUL 2024

Assist in the implementation of procedure for complaints from relatives, patients and staff and inform the line manager of any untoward incidents and participate in the clinical incident reporting process.
To provide and promote the highest possible standard of care based on professionally determined standards and accept accountability for the patient as an individual, providing autonomy.

Support, innovative clinical practice contributing to implementing nursing policies based on National and Local strategies for Health Care.

To rotate through all clinical areas, to meet service needs and professional development

Provide high level of surgical/ Medical nursing expertise to deliver excellent standards of individualised care.

Establish a safe working environment for patients and staff and ensure that patient dignity is compromised as little as possible.

Assist in the investigation of all incidents, accidents to all patients, visitors or staff and implement the clinical incident reporting process.

Assist in the implementation of procedure for complaints from relatives, patients and staff and inform the line manager of any untoward incidents and participate in the clinical incident reporting process

Delegate responsibilities for the delivery of patient care to all junior members of staff.

To act as team leader, when required, in the absence of senior personnel

Ensure the effective use of all resources by all junior staff and actively contribute to the budgetary control of the department

Ensure that important information relating to the patient’s physical condition or which would affect the nursing care, is related to the appropriate personnel.

Act as Mentor/Assessor and preceptor for all learners and support ward staff in their role as assessor/mentor

An exciting band 6 opportunity has arisen offering the chance to become part of our dynamic Elective Centre team.

Primarily based on the Burnley site you will be required to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service.

We are in the process of applying for surgical hub status, which operationally will mean extended theatre lists.

We currently provide care for a variety of adult specialities to include, General and vascular surgery, ENT, Max Fax, Orthopaedic, Urology and chronic pain.

We also house medical patients under going various investigations. The ward area also provides support during winter pressures, and patients can be stepped down here.

We currently open 24 hours Monday to Saturday and require senior cover to facilitate this. The Elective centre is a nurse led unit.

Weekend working is subject to capacity and demand.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Victoria McLoughlin Job title: Team Manager Email address: Telephone number:

I am on annual leave 27/07/24 - 15/08/24

Please can you liaise with Team manager Samantha Atkins in my absence
To provide and promote the highest possible standard of care based on professionally determined standards and accept accountability for the patient as an individual, providing autonomy.

Support, innovative clinical practice contributing to implementing nursing policies based on National and Local strategies for Health Care.

To rotate through all clinical areas, to meet service needs and professional development

Provide high level of surgical/ Medical nursing expertise to deliver excellent standards of individualised care.

Establish a safe working environment for patients and staff and ensure that patient dignity is compromised as little as possible.

Assist in the investigation of all incidents, accidents to all patients, visitors or staff and implement the clinical incident reporting process.

Assist in the implementation of procedure for complaints from relatives, patients and staff and inform the line manager of any untoward incidents and participate in the clinical incident reporting process

Delegate responsibilities for the delivery of patient care to all junior members of staff.

To act as team leader, when required, in the absence of senior personnel

Ensure the effective use of all resources by all junior staff and actively contribute to the budgetary control of the department

Ensure that important information relating to the patient’s physical condition or which would affect the nursing care, is related to the appropriate personnel.

Act as Mentor/Assessor and preceptor for all learners and support ward staff in their role as assessor/mentor

An exciting band 6 opportunity has arisen offering the chance to become part of our dynamic Elective Centre team.

Primarily based on the Burnley site you will be required to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service.

We are in the process of applying for surgical hub status, which operationally will mean extended theatre lists.

We currently provide care for a variety of adult specialities to include, General and vascular surgery, ENT, Max Fax, Orthopaedic, Urology and chronic pain.

We also house medical patients under going various investigations. The ward area also provides support during winter pressures, and patients can be stepped down here.

We currently open 24 hours Monday to Saturday and require senior cover to facilitate this. The Elective centre is a nurse led unit.

Weekend working is subject to capacity and demand.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Victoria McLoughlin Job title: Team Manager Email address: Telephone number:

I am on annual leave 27/07/24 - 15/08/24

Please can you liaise with Team manager Samantha Atkins in my absence


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