Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse on Urology
Ward J42. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual
who is able to embrace change 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 to the clinical team
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 between teams
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
Support and participate in local and
trust-wide recruitment events Help to manage the use of bank and agency
Support the senior sister / charge
nurse to Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents
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, malpractice or wrongdoing
by following the LTHT whistle blowing policy and supporting processes
Deputise for Senior Sister / Charge
Nurse in their absence
This
is not an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities, and these may be
subject to change with professional and service developments.
About us
Ward
J42 is a 28 bedded mixed sex urology ward 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 urological conditions, as
well as planned and acute treatment pathways. The role will involve
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 urological conditions and management pathways, as well as experience working on a busy inpatient ward.
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 urological conditions and management pathways, as well as experience working on a busy inpatient ward.
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.
