Job summary
An
opportunity has arisen for a Sister/Charge Nurse Band 6 to work at Pontefract
Dialysis Unit. The jobholder will play an essential role assisting Senior
Sister/Charge Nurse in teaching the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour
period. As an experienced nurse the jobholder will co-ordinate activities on
the ward/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, promoting 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. Applicants must have:- Substantial experience at Band 5 level.
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification Have excellent communication and
interpersonal skills. Have a proven track record of multidisciplinary team
working. Have the ability to work autonomously and as part of the team. We
offer an individualised in service induction programme supported by the Renal
Service Clinical Education Team. For further information/informal visit
please contact Senior Sister Mercedes Valle-Gomez on 01977747050 or email
mercedes.valle-gomez@nhs.net
Expected Shortlisting
Date
05/09/2025
Planned Interview
Date
18/09/2025
Main duties of the job
The
Jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The
jobholder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the
development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The
jobholder will provide specialist nursing care and advice to a specific
patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality
service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
About us
The
Leeds Renal Services lies within the Abdominal Medicine Surgery (AMS)
Clinical Service unit at Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust. The renal service
receives referrals for adults for the management and treatment of disorders
of the kidney. The spectrum of disease ranges from mild disorders to life
threatening conditions. All the renal consultants see patients with general
nephrological problems and, in addition, have their own special interests.
The main renal unit is at St James's University Hospital, where inpatient,
outpatient, pre-dialysis, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and
transplantation services are provided. Nurse-led outpatient clinics also take
place at St James's. The sub-regional kidney transplant service for West,
East and North Yorkshire is located at St James's University Hospital. Thank
you for considering your career with us in Renal Services, Abdominal Medicine
& Surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
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, promoting 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.
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, promoting 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at Band 5 level.
- Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Capable of lateral thinking
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at Band 5 level.
- Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Capable of lateral thinking
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).