Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Sister/Charge Nurse (XR06)

The closing date is 21 August 2025

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.

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Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-AMS-337

Job locations

Pontefract Health Authority

Southgate

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 1PL


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

  • IT skills
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

  • IT skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Pontefract Health Authority

Southgate

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 1PL


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Pontefract Health Authority

Southgate

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 1PL


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Mercedes Valle-Gomez

mercedes.valle-gomez@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-AMS-337

Job locations

Pontefract Health Authority

Southgate

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 1PL


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