Job summary
We are currently offering a 12month secondment Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse role on the Leeds Childrens Respiratory Ward (L38), to cover maternity leave.
Are you a dedicated and motivated Childrens nurse who is committed to providing high quality care?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Childrens nurse to undertake the role of a Band 6 Sister / Charge nurse on the L38 Childrens Respiratory and Cystic Fibrosis inpatient ward.
L38 is a 16 bedded paediatric respiratory and medical ward caring for a variety of medical and specialty conditions in children including LTV.
It is an exciting time to join the Paediatric Respiratory as we offer many professional development opportunities including Nationally recognised Leadership Courses, a band 6 development pathway and opportunities to become a leader and advocate for one the Regional Respiratory Services within Yorkshire.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic individual who can ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality patient cantered care to the patients nursed within paediatric medicine. The successful candidate will be expected to work clinically within the multi-disciplinary team, maintain high standards of evidence-based practice while supporting staff on a shift-by-shift basis and provide clinical leadership in decision making.
Lejla Gredelj Paediatric Speciality Matron on 01133923750 lejla.gredelj@nhs.net
Pooja Patel - Ward Manager L38 01133927438 pooja.patel25@nhs.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder needs to have relevant experience working as a band 5 nurse in
acute paediatrics; have a recognised teaching and assessing
qualification/certificate, successful completion of a Level 2 HDU course or is
enrolled on a HDU / Escalate course.
Possession
of or willing to undertake a recognised Leadership course is desired for this
role. Evidence of continued professional development and involvement in Quality
Improvement is essential.
The
post holder needs to be able to manage complex situations, have excellent
communication skills, providing guidance, supervision, and support to junior
members of staff including the wider MDT. You will be required to support the
Ward Manager/ Matron to monitor the safety and quality of care ensuring the
provision of safe, quality care and treatment for patients which delivers best
clinical outcomes and patient experience.
The
successful candidates will work closely with the Band 7 Ward Manager and Matron
to ensure safe patient care in addition to maintaining quality and service
improvements.
About us
Leeds
Childrens Hospital is one of the largest and most renowned childrens
hospitals in the country. It offers state-of-the-art treatments and facilities,
alongside a comprehensive professional development programme for nurses.
If
you are seeking an exciting career opportunity in a fast-paced, highly skilled
ward, Leeds Childrens Hospital could be the perfect fit. Ward L38 is a leading
regional Respiratory Unit, providing specialist care and advanced clinical
experience.
L38
consistently receives outstanding feedback from patients and their families.
Our nursing team is highly knowledgeable, committed to excellence, and
passionate about mentoring and sharing expertise.
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
jobholder must comply with the wearing of PPE as appropriate to the clinical
situation - this may involve wearing face masks for a considerable length of
time.
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
jobholder must comply with the wearing of PPE as appropriate to the clinical
situation - this may involve wearing face masks for a considerable length of
time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Recognised Teaching and Assessing qualification
Desirable
- Speciality Level 2 Course - Escalate & EPALS
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within specialty
- Audit and Standard setting experience
Desirable
- Audit and Standard setting experience
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
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Recognised Teaching and Assessing qualification
Desirable
- Speciality Level 2 Course - Escalate & EPALS
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within specialty
- Audit and Standard setting experience
Desirable
- Audit and Standard setting experience
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
Additional Requirements
Essential
- 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.
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).
