Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
03/03/2025
Planned Interview
Date
21/03/2025
Do
you have what it takes to progress to the role of Sister / Charge Nurse on
L16?
Do
you have an interest in cardiac surgery and developing care for surgical
patients?
Do
you have ideas to progress staff development and HOBS skills?
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the team on
the 28 bedded Adult Cardiac Surgery/Cardiology Ward. The ward provides pre
and post-operative care for both acute and elective patients undergoing
cardiac surgery and patients admitted to hospital with a broad range of
cardiology conditions.
We
are looking to recruit a a dynamic staff member who will work well as part of
the multi-disciplinary team, maintaining high standards of clinical practice
while supporting staff on a shift by shift basis. The successful applicant
will be able to rise to the challenge of a busy ward environment and possess
the energy and drive required to support the Senior Sister in ensuring the
highest quality care is delivered.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate 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.
Through assisting with managing the administrative and financial
aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support the cost effective use of
resources.
About us
Come
and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great
care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the
north.
At
Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive,
caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part
of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as
well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out
what they see as important to how we work.
Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
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 continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient
management of the 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 continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient
management of the 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 (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
- A post registration qualification related to cardiac surgery / cardiology eg ecg course, deteriorating patients knowledge, diabetes management, infection prevention knowledge
- HOBs nursing skills and competency in all aspects of HOBs care.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Mental health / wellbeing experience / training
- Leadership skills courses
- Cardiothoracic / cardiology course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- An ability to be an advocate for patients and colleagues and to escalate concerns when necessary.
- Competency and experience in co-ordinating the ward.
Desirable
- Clinical Experience within the specialty.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Current issues in health and social care
Desirable
- Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
- A post registration qualification related to cardiac surgery / cardiology eg ecg course, deteriorating patients knowledge, diabetes management, infection prevention knowledge
- HOBs nursing skills and competency in all aspects of HOBs care.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Mental health / wellbeing experience / training
- Leadership skills courses
- Cardiothoracic / cardiology course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- An ability to be an advocate for patients and colleagues and to escalate concerns when necessary.
- Competency and experience in co-ordinating the ward.
Desirable
- Clinical Experience within the specialty.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Current issues in health and social care
Desirable
- Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
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).
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).
