Sister / Charge Nurse

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting time for the Dermatology Unit at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS rust. An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse post, within our established Dermatology team. Our dynamic, motivated team of nurses work across our trust sites to provide the highest standards of evidence-based care to patients and relatives. This post will provide expert care for patients' with acute and chronic long term skin conditions while guiding development and planning of service delivery for this patient group. This clinically based role which also includes leadership and management of the department and staff and is an ideal opportunity for junior dermatology nurses.to extend their role further We are looking for self- motivated, enthusiastic nurses with experience in Dermatology services who are keen to further develop their knowledge and skills, and who will welcome the exciting and varied opportunities this role will provide. A nurse prescribing or minor surgery qualification will be beneficial or a willingness to complete either within 12 months of commencement of the role is required

Main duties of the job

Once competent performs lower risk, less invasive skin surgery procedures or disease or therapy focused nurse led follow up clinics with protocol e.g., wound care, biologics, isotretinoin. Leader of a small team Shows initiative in change management. Active participant in quality improvement projects Formal teaching sessions for other staff within the organisation Involvement in patient/public information initiatives Awareness of the literature around practice Updates guidance and competencies for the department in line with Trust governance procedures Manages the staff roster, assists with management of staff absences and appraisals Undertaking audit and research Supervise and coordinate Consultant led Outpatient services. Manage nurse led treatment and phototherapy clinics.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working car

Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000293

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key requirements

Registered Nurse
Current NMC registration
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
Supporting Learning in Practice
Evidence of CPD in Dermatology
Post registered experience in Dermatology.

Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice both nationally and relevant to Dermatology
Evidence of working in Multidisciplinary teams
Proven workload management of self and others.
Experience of supervising and assessing students and junior staff
Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
Demonstrate innovation in practice.
Incorporate high quality patient centred care
Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional accountability.
Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care.
Prioritise tasks.
Excellent clinical skills
Ability to lead a team.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Motivate self and others.
Be able to provide high quality care in a highly charged environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key requirements

Registered Nurse
Current NMC registration
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
Supporting Learning in Practice
Evidence of CPD in Dermatology
Post registered experience in Dermatology.

Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice both nationally and relevant to Dermatology
Evidence of working in Multidisciplinary teams
Proven workload management of self and others.
Experience of supervising and assessing students and junior staff
Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
Demonstrate innovation in practice.
Incorporate high quality patient centred care
Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional accountability.
Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care.
Prioritise tasks.
Excellent clinical skills
Ability to lead a team.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Motivate self and others.
Be able to provide high quality care in a highly charged environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit and application).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit and application).

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.