Senior Sister/Charge Nurse (XR07)

Job summary

Are you seeking an exciting new clinical and managerial challenge in a highly supportive Clinical Service Unit (CSU) with fantastic learning opportunities? Do you have a passion for safe and effective care provision for the General Internal Medicine (GIM) speciliaty and have 18 months of junior management experience or equivalency? If so, this Ward Manager fixed term post may be your role. The role is based on Ward J29, a Medical Base Ward managed by the Specialty & Integrated Medicine CSU.

We are looking for a Band 7 Ward Manager for our 29 Bed GIM specialty ward to cover maternity leave for up to 9 months. The ward manager will be responsible for the safe and effective running of the ward, recruitment and management of staff, have clinical experience in caring for a diverse range of patients, be a strong and empowering leader- leading by example to promote the Leeds Way Values. You will have knowledge and experience of budget management and promotion of sustainable working, experience in change management and implementation, and be confident in their communication skills.

If you are interested in this role, it is advisable to undertake a ward visit with the current Ward Manager or contact the named recruiting manager before the interview.

Main duties of the job

It is essential that you are able work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to support the development of the ever expanding GIM service. The successful applicant must have good organisational and time management skills with an aptitude for problem-solving in a fast paced environment. You must have up to date and be confident in your clinical knowledge and skills, as you will be required to care for patients with different medical requirements. You will need to be a good communicator, be self-motivated and be able to influence and drive innovative practice within a fast-growing and exciting speciality setting.

The job holder will continue to be responsible for the effective and efficient nursing workforce management in Ward J29. They will provide the nursing team with professional, clinical, and managerial leadership and supervision. The job holder is responsible for developing and maintaining the ward philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate, safe and quality care delivery. Through managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the job holder will ensure cost effective use of resources.

About us

Ward J29 is a General Internal Medicine Ward at St Jamess University Hospital. It is a 29-bed ward, accommodating a mixture of female and male patients. Our team is hard working, and passionate in delivering high quality care. In GIM we pride ourselves in the flexibility and adaptation of our approach to be able to meet the varied care requirements of our patients to provide individualised holistic care. Being GIM speciality we care for a wide range of patients with a diverse range of physical and mental health illness.

Successful candidates will be responsible for managing staff and working in close collaboration with the MDT across Specialty Integrated Medicine.

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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