Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Nurse to join our dynamic and fast paced Emergency Department at Pinderfields Hospital. This is a key leadership role for a nurse who is passionate about leading a team to deliver high quality, safe and compassionate care, while supporting and developing a diverse multi disciplinary team.
You will provide strong visible leadership, ensure excellent standards of care and play a pivotal role in service improvement in a demanding emergency care environment. The lead nurse will work collaboratively with the Quality and safety lead nurse and the clinical educator to ensure staff are provided with the resources, guidance and support required to deliver high quality safe patient care.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Nurse will create, lead and maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation, whilst influencing Trust strategy and direction.
This will be achieved by:
- A commitment to patient centred values.
- Working with patients/families/carers to provide therapeutic care that anticipates and responds to the needs of patients.
- Developing a philosophy of care which involves the rights of patients, carers and staff.
- Creating a shared vision with the team, integrating and embracing risk taking, flexibility and change.
- Providing clear direction and leadership for nurses with regard to legal, ethical and professional dimensions of care.
- Promoting peoples equality, diversity and rights.
- Promoting an organisational philosophy and structure philosophy which enables appropriate delegation of authority to all levels and encourages staff to take up development opportunities, within existing or new roles.
- Facilitating an environment in which critical appraisal of practice is fostered alongside innovative practice.
- Being responsible for taking an overview of the contribution that other disciplines make to their clinical area and taking action to ensure efficiency is achieved.
- Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
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,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Details
Date posted
06 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
000906
Job locations
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Employer details
Employer name
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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