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Lead Nurse - Emergency Department

On-site in Doncaster·Full-time·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 a year
About £3,260 - £3,610 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Doncaster
Contract: Full-time
Experience: Senior level
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 25 November

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The role

Job summary

The post holder within the Emergency Department (ED) is a Senior professional managerial role responsible for leading on efficient and effective delivery of clinical nursing expertise, departmental management expertise and advice in all aspects of the ED.

The Lead Nurse is accountable for the standard of nursing practice and the quality of patient care delivered by the ED workforce. With the other senior members of the Division of Medicine Urgent and Emergency Care, the post holder will have a primary responsibility for improving patient flow within the ED and between ED and other admission routes.

To support the Matron in the development of the ED using quality improvement, innovation and evidence based practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder provides a high level of clinical, managerial skills and professional knowledge to the nursing teams within the remit of the role. Reporting to the Matron, they play a pivotal role in delivery of high quality care, and supporting service improvement and monitoring standards within the ED

Please see Job description and Person Specification for more information.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Extensive experience in a senior nursing role within an Emergency Department or equivalent experience
Management of a team
Staff appraisals

Desirable

Managing staff performance
Managing sickness and absence

Qualifications & Training

Essential

NMC Registered General Nurse/ Registered Children's Nurse (as relevant to role)
First level degree or working towards health related studies Leadership qualification or relevant evidence of leadership experience
Mentorship in practice or equivalent qualification
Current Adult and Paediatric Life Support Resuscitation Training
Child Protection Training
Safeguarding Adults Training

Desirable

ALS/EPLS/ATNC/TNCC or working towards
Qii Training

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

Demonstrate positive verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives
Professional attitude
Key performance quality indicators
Shift and team management
Knowledge of major incidence management
Complaint management and conflict resolution
Demonstrate an understanding of leadership skills and the provision of an environment which encourages empowerment
Evidence of involvement in service development and quality improvement
Provide evidence of promoting an environment of innovation and continuous improvement
Computer and keyboard skills

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).