Adult Outpatients Sister (28.50 hours per week - 9 month secondment)

Job overview

Closing Date:  10.1.25 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date:  commencing 11.1.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting:  commencing 20.1.25

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, self-motivated and experienced nurse to further develop their management skills and provide clinical and professional nursing leadership to the Adult Outpatient team at St Luke's Hospital. This position is a nine month secondment to cover maternity leave.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and skilled individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide visible nursing leadership, with an understanding of the issues and challenges associated with delivering patient care in outpatient environments.

You must be enthusiastic and passionate about delivering high standards of patient  care and be a professional role model., ensuring patients receive a positive experience in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.

It is essential that you have a good understanding of the challenges in relation to the areas of responsibility and the skills required to support patients, families, carers and staff. You must also demonstrate excellent organisational skills, an understanding of change management processes, and the ability to inspire, lead and develop a team. You must be forward thinking and be open to developing and progressing new ideas and innovative ways of working.

Main duties of the job

This post will be to support the Band 7 Senior Sister and the junior nursing team with the effective  and efficient running of a very busy medical and surgical Adult Outpatient Department.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will support staff  training and development as well as their wellbeing.  The role will involve ensuring a consistent provision of high standards of safe care.