Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen on ward L42 Childrens Surgical Ward for
a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6
sister/ charge nurse to work 23 hours
per week as part of a multi-professional team, committed to delivering a high
standard of care to children and their families.
Ward
L42 is an extremely busy 20 bedded Childrens surgical ward caring for
children undergoing upper and lower gut surgery, urology, thoracic and cleft
lip and palate surgery. If you are a Band 6 childrens nurse and have
enthusiasm, strong leadership and management experience then support and
mentorship will be given ensure that the successful candidate settles into
this post.
You
will be RSCN/ RNChild with appropriate
experience at Band 5 or above also a mentorship/teaching certificate would be
required. You will have been working at Band 5 level or above and be
confident in your managerial and organisation skills. You will also be a
forward-thinking team member acting as a positive role model for junior
staff. As a senior member of the team you will be expected to supervise and
support staff of all grades.
In
return we offer staff a supportive and stimulating environment in which to
further and develop their career.
Main duties of the job
The role involves supporting children and
families undergoing surgical procedures, leading with pre and post op care and
caring for higher acuity patients.
A
role model to new and junior staff and supporting the senior sister with
leadership and management duties, supporting the governance agenda/ audits/
metrics and safe care.
About us
Ward
L42 is part of the Leeds Childrens hospital family, an exciting and dynamic
place to work. A background in
Childrens surgery and post operative care would be advantageous however
support will be provided to develop in this post.
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.
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
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
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.
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
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience of teaching and assessment
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant and recent relevant experience working as a Band 5 Staff Nurse or equivalent post registration experience within speciality.
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience of teaching and assessment
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant and recent relevant experience working as a Band 5 Staff Nurse or equivalent post registration experience within speciality.
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
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).
