Job summary
Leeds
Childrens Liver and Renal Ward L50 Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse
We
are currently offering a Substantive Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse role on the
Leeds Childrens Liver and Renal Ward (L50)
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 Paediatric Liver
and Renal ward L50
It
is an exciting time to join the Paediatric Liver and Renal ward 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 of 3 super regional liver centres in the UK.
The
post holder needs to have relevant experience working as a band 5 nurse in
the Liver and Renal Speciality, have a recognised teaching and assessing
qualification/certificate, successful completion of a Level 2 Liver, Renal or
HDU course. The post holder will need to have completed a recognised Teaching
and Assessing 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
If
you require any further information, please contact Lejla Gredelj
Paediatric Speciality Matron on 23750 lejla.gredelj@nhs.net
Or
Katie Mathie Ward Manager L50 01133926656 katie.mathie@nhs.net
Closing
date will be 6th February 2026, with a planned Interview for mid-February
2026.
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. Our ward
L50 is part of one of only three supra-regional Paediatric Liver Centres in
the UK, as well as a leading regional Renal Unit, providing specialist care
and advanced clinical experience.
L50
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
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
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
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
- Experience within Liver and Renal Speciality
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Time management skills be able to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Childrens Nurse
- Registered Nurse Child
- Recognised Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Speciality Level 2 Course - Liver, Renal or Critical Care
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
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
- Experience within Liver and Renal Speciality
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Time management skills be able to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Childrens Nurse
- Registered Nurse Child
- Recognised Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Speciality Level 2 Course - Liver, Renal or Critical Care
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).
