Outpatient Lead Nurse

Spire Fylde Coast hospital has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic lead nurse to help lead our busy Outpatient Service. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care with strong leadership skills. Spire Fylde Coast Hospital is based in the seaside town of Blackpool. We have 3 operating theatres undertaking a wide range of procedures in Orthopedics, ENT, Spines, Ophthalmic, Urology, Vascular, Gynecology, Endoscopy, Bariatrics, Plastics and General Surgery. We can offer some fantastic further training and career development opportunities. Duties and responsibilities Lead, manage and develop the provision of our Outpatient Services while working alongside the Ward Manager Ensure the efficient running of the department Facilitate the development of new procedures within the Outpatient department Who we're looking for Relevant Diploma or Degree with NMC or HPC Registration Previous experience in an outpatients department at a senior level Understanding of clinical audit processes and service improvement Ability to manage, motivate, support, develop and lead the department Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (From January 2020) Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group that has been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 40 years. We have 39 hospitals, 10 clinics and a Specialist Cancer Care Centre across England, Wales and Scotland. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarah Whittaker at Sarah.whittakerspirehealthcare.com For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.