Job summary
We
are excited to be able to offer a great opportunity for an experienced
registered nurse to develop in a leadership role and to join our friendly
team caring for adult patients with haematological disorders.
J88
is a 20 bedded haematology ward that offers high standards of care for
patients with both malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders. The ward is responsible for administering
complex treatments for patients with haematology disorders.
Patients
and their families are dealing with challenging and difficult treatments
which require the team to be highly sensitive, adaptable and expert. Working alongside the Senior Sister the
successful candidate will show an ability to support patients, families, team
members and the wider multi-disciplinary team. You will share our passion for
delivering a personalised patient experience and will understand the needs of
the team required to deliver this.
Candidates
will be able to demonstrate good leadership qualities, with an ability to
motivate team members. The role of the band 6 in co-ordinating and
supervising staff is essential to ensuring high standards of patient care,
patient safety and outcomes and promoting staff wellbeing. You will show
evidence of supporting change management as well as excellent interpersonal
and communication skills.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
30/07/2025
Planned Interview
Date
15/08/2025
Main duties of the job
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister with the
24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management
of the ward. 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
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 ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times,
providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward. The post holder 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.
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.
About us
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
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally,
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Commitment to delivering high
quality evidence based care
Commitment to working in a
multi-disciplinary team
Commitment to the clinical area,
valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a positive and
creative working environment
Commitment to own development and
the development of junior staff
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
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
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 20 in-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.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Clinical
Maintain a high standard of patient
focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and
policies
Act as a role model for the
development of clinical skills and knowledge within the ward team
Maintain a safe working environment
Support the Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve
standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined
in the National Benchmarks for Essential Care
Provide assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring written
records are kept
Acts in accordance with the Nursing
and Midwifery code of conduct
In conjunction with the Senior
Sister/Charge Nurse ensure management of clinical services and efficient
deployment of staff according to service needs.
Education and Training
Contribute to the promotion of a
positive learning environment within the clinical area
In conjunction with the Senior
Sister/Charge Nurse ensure all staff have an individual performance
development plan
Ensure both self and team members
achieve annual mandatory training requirements
Participate in preceptorship and
mentorship programmes
Undertake continuous professional
and clinical development, seeking opportunities to enhance skills
Managerial
Working with Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new rotas/ways of
working
Support Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix
In conjunction with Senior
Sister/Charge Nurse closely monitor bank and agency usage
Support Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
in investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents
and other significant events
Work with Matron/Senior
Sister/Charge Nurse to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO
Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate
Deputise for Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse in their absence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
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 20 in-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.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Clinical
Maintain a high standard of patient
focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and
policies
Act as a role model for the
development of clinical skills and knowledge within the ward team
Maintain a safe working environment
Support the Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve
standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined
in the National Benchmarks for Essential Care
Provide assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring written
records are kept
Acts in accordance with the Nursing
and Midwifery code of conduct
In conjunction with the Senior
Sister/Charge Nurse ensure management of clinical services and efficient
deployment of staff according to service needs.
Education and Training
Contribute to the promotion of a
positive learning environment within the clinical area
In conjunction with the Senior
Sister/Charge Nurse ensure all staff have an individual performance
development plan
Ensure both self and team members
achieve annual mandatory training requirements
Participate in preceptorship and
mentorship programmes
Undertake continuous professional
and clinical development, seeking opportunities to enhance skills
Managerial
Working with Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new rotas/ways of
working
Support Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix
In conjunction with Senior
Sister/Charge Nurse closely monitor bank and agency usage
Support Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
in investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents
and other significant events
Work with Matron/Senior
Sister/Charge Nurse to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO
Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate
Deputise for Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse in their absence.
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Skills and 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
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection
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
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
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Skills and 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
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection
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
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
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).
