Job summary
Are
you a compassionate and experienced registered adult nurse looking for a new
and rewarding challenge?
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team on J98 Gynaecology Oncology
Surgery. We are looking for an established band 6 Sister or Surgical/Oncology
band 5 with extensive post-registration experience ready to take the next
step into a leadership role. Full induction and support to learn the
Speciality will be provided alongside extensive leadership training and
development.
J98
is a fast-paced surgical ward caring for patients undergoing surgery for
Gynae-Oncology conditions who require compassionate and expert care. The ward
also cares for Breast Surgery, non-surgical Oncology and Medicine patients
therefore experience in any of these areas would be an advantage. Excellent
interpersonal communication skills and well-developed clinical skills are
essential.
We
are looking for a motivated and passionate nurse who values high standards,
team-working and best practice to support the Senior Sister in supporting,
coaching and leading the team to provide exceptional patient care within a
welcoming and caring environment.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will play an important role in assisting the Senior Sister/
Charge Nurse with the responsibility of managing the ward efficiently.
You
will contribute to the provision of clinical, managerial leadership and
supervision of the Nursing team.
Responsible
in developing and maintaining ward culture that puts patients at the centre
of quality, compassionate care.
Assisting
with managing administrative and financial aspects of the ward using cost
effective measures.
Roster
management and completion of annual appraisals
About us
LTHT
is a progressive environment fostering close working relationships and
collaboration, both within our Trust and with our external partners, in order
to provide high standards of leadership, guidance and support to its staff
and thus provide a high standard of care and support to our patients. Our aim
is to be the best place to work and, to achieve this; we engage with &
listen to our staff to understand their needs. We are proud to support all
individuals to work flexibly so they can maintain a good work life balance
& provide support as a carer or parent. We value our diverse staff &
are committed to equal opportunities & welcome applications from all
sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
The
Leeds Way Values: Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts,
so we see this as strength, as well as a responsibility.
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 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in
teaching the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour period.
As
an experienced nurse the jobholder will co-ordinate activities on the
ward/dept 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 will work within an environment caring for 24 patients.
The
jobholder will support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the day to day
management of approximately 35 whole time equivalent nurses and support
staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in
teaching the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour period.
As
an experienced nurse the jobholder will co-ordinate activities on the
ward/dept 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 will work within an environment caring for 24 patients.
The
jobholder will support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the day to day
management of approximately 35 whole time equivalent nurses and support
staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Insight into current issues in nursing/ professional issues
- Standards of professional practice
- An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the organisation
- Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda
- Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
- Clinical audit and standard setting
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Preceptorship skills
- Understanding of research-based practice research conscious
- Team player
- Ability to act professionally at all times
- Understanding of the process of change
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
- Time management skills
- Clinical leadership
- Professional and patient focused
- Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
practical skills or Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Insight into current issues in nursing/ professional issues
- Standards of professional practice
- An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the organisation
- Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda
- Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
- Clinical audit and standard setting
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Preceptorship skills
- Understanding of research-based practice research conscious
- Team player
- Ability to act professionally at all times
- Understanding of the process of change
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
- Time management skills
- Clinical leadership
- Professional and patient focused
- Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
practical skills or Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for 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).
