Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, highly motivated,
experienced senior nurses to join our Band 6 team on ward L40 on a permanent
basis.
L40 is an 18 bedded dynamic childrens
medical ward which also specialises in childrens diabetes and
gastroenterology.
The
role will involve providing high quality direct patient care to children and
young people ages between 0- 16. The role will also involve supporting the
band 7 with the day-to-day management of the ward including attendance
management, management of the off duty, audits, change management and being
an effective leader and role model for the junior and multi- disciplinary
team.
The
band 6 team support with complex discharges including parental teaching to
support the CNS team and facilitate earlier discharge.
This
role would suit a senior band 5 to step into a leadership role or for an
existing band 6 who is looking to wider their experience .
Expected Shortlisting
Date
07/11/2025
Planned Interview
Date
10/11/2025
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidates will work closely with the Band 7 and Matron to ensure
safe patient care in addition to maintaining quality and service
improvements. You will be responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of
the ward ensuring safe delivery of care whilst ensuring patient flow is
maintained. You will be expected to preceptor and mentor to students and new
staff. This role involves teaching children and young people and their
families to aid discharge and promote healthy lifestyles. L40 is a dynamic
ward with multiple specialities, time management and the ability to
prioritise demands are key required skills. A good understanding about
conditions such as Diabetes Gastroenterology and acute respiratory illnesses,
in addition to an interest in young peoples mental health would be
advantageous. Additional training will be available as we have excellent
links with our CNS and education colleagues.
About us
Leeds
Childrens Hospital is one of the largest Childrens hospitals in the
country.
Leeds
Childrens Hospital has state of the art treatments, facilities and a
comprehensive development programme for Nurses.
If
you want an exciting career move to a fast paced highly skilled ward, then
this is the job for you.
L40
receives great friends and family feedback and the nursing team are highly
knowledgeable and enjoy passing on their skills and knowledge.
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
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
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 Childrens Nurse
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching and assessing qualification
- Recognition of deteriorating child course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within speciality
- Audit and Standard setting experience
Desirable
- Clinical experience within speciality
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Communication: good written and verbal skills
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Time management skills be able to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Childrens Nurse
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching and assessing qualification
- Recognition of deteriorating child course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within speciality
- Audit and Standard setting experience
Desirable
- Clinical experience within speciality
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Communication: good written and verbal skills
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Time management skills be able to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
