Sister/Charge Nurse (XR06)

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.

Please see attached document for full job description and personal specification.

Person Specification

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Compassionate and caring
• Capable of lateral thinking
• Motivator of self and others
• Positive approach to change
• Demonstrates personal and professional behaviour and integrity at all times

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
• 1 year experience in gynaecology nursing
• Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
• Audit and standard setting
• Local and national nursing agenda.
• Current issues in health and social care
• Standards of professional practice
• Awareness of budget management

Desirable

• Change management/improvement projects.
• Clinical Experience within the specialty
• Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
• Leadership and management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff

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.

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)