Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
10/12/2024
Planned Interview
Date
18/12/2024
An
opportunity has arisen for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse on Acute Surgery Ward
J46. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is
able to embrace and drive change. We are looking for an experienced nurse to
join our team who is both creative and forward thinking, and has strong
leadership and decision-making skills. The role will include supporting the
Band 7 to improve patient care, safety and experiences. As well as supporting
all staff in their roles. This would include encouraging, guiding and
facilitating staff development of clinical skills, knowledge and experiences,
as well as being involved with and leading on improvement projects at ward
level. The successful applicant will be able to rise to the challenge of a
busy ward environment and possess the energy and drive required to support
the senior staff, ward staff and patients ensuring the highest standard of
care is delivered.
Main duties of the job
Support Senior Sister/Charge nurse
in providing leadership
Support and inspire staff to provide
efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients
Deliver a positive patient
experience
Promote the building of effective
teams and collaboration
Anticipate problems and take
preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available
Assist in the line management of the
nursing team, including individual and team performance, attendance,
management and workforce planning
Help to ensure the effective
deployment of staff is mapped against the flow of patients to provide safe
and effective care
Help to manage the use of bank and
agency
Investigate and respond to
accidents, complaints and other significant events
Support in the delivery of an
effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope Raise and
respond to concerns with regards to risk, danger, or wrongdoing by following
the LTHT whistle blowing policy and supporting processes
About us
Ward
J46 is a 28 bedded mixed sex acute general surgical ward acting as part of
the Emergency General Surgical Team within the Abdominal Medicine and surgery
CSU based at St James Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS trust. The ward
cares for a range of acute and chronic surgical, urology and gastroenterology
conditions, both supporting and delivering evidence based outcomes for the
best patient care and experience. The team are committed to positive change
and inclusion, as well as developing a resilient and robust team that
exemplify the best Leeds Way Values in all aspects of their practice
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and
efficient management of the ward / department. They will contribute to the
provision
of
professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing
team. The jobholder is responsible for helping to develop and maintain a ward
or departments philosophy that has the patient at the centre of
compassionate safe and quality care delivery. By assisting with managing the
administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support
the cost-effective use of resources. As an experienced nurse the jobholder
will assist in co-ordinating activities on the ward or department ensuring
effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to
qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward/dept. He/she will play a key
role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will act
as a role model, promotion quality evidence-based practice, developing the
nursing team and ensuring effective management of the ward/department in the
absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. The role of the band 6 sister is
pivotal in the success of the team. Candidates will be expected to
demonstrate good leadership qualities,
have
an ability to motivate team members, have evidence of supporting change
management, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A
commitment to professional development and the development of the team is
essential. Successful candidates will be offered the opportunity to develop
their leadership and management skills as well as clinical skills specific to
this area with a structured development programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and
efficient management of the ward / department. They will contribute to the
provision
of
professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing
team. The jobholder is responsible for helping to develop and maintain a ward
or departments philosophy that has the patient at the centre of
compassionate safe and quality care delivery. By assisting with managing the
administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support
the cost-effective use of resources. As an experienced nurse the jobholder
will assist in co-ordinating activities on the ward or department ensuring
effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to
qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward/dept. He/she will play a key
role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will act
as a role model, promotion quality evidence-based practice, developing the
nursing team and ensuring effective management of the ward/department in the
absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. The role of the band 6 sister is
pivotal in the success of the team. Candidates will be expected to
demonstrate good leadership qualities,
have
an ability to motivate team members, have evidence of supporting change
management, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A
commitment to professional development and the development of the team is
essential. Successful candidates will be offered the opportunity to develop
their leadership and management skills as well as clinical skills specific to
this area with a structured development programme
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- The jobholder must at all times comply with the Leeds teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies.
- To work according to the Leeds Way Values
Desirable
- Good communication, both verbal and non verbal, skills
- Be able to work both independently and effectively as part of a team
- Have proven leadership experience or skills
Experience
Essential
- Be a registered nurse with a good basis and understanding of acute pathways either on a ward or acute assessment area
Desirable
- Experience of working in a busy acute general surgical ward setting
- Evidence of working on a health care improvement project
Qualifications
Essential
- Adult Nursing and Midwifery Council registered
- GCSE Maths and English A-C or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or equivalent in nursing or a health and social care related subject
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- The jobholder must at all times comply with the Leeds teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies.
- To work according to the Leeds Way Values
Desirable
- Good communication, both verbal and non verbal, skills
- Be able to work both independently and effectively as part of a team
- Have proven leadership experience or skills
Experience
Essential
- Be a registered nurse with a good basis and understanding of acute pathways either on a ward or acute assessment area
Desirable
- Experience of working in a busy acute general surgical ward setting
- Evidence of working on a health care improvement project
Qualifications
Essential
- Adult Nursing and Midwifery Council registered
- GCSE Maths and English A-C or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or equivalent in nursing or a health and social care related subject
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
