The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Sister

The closing date is 05 April 2026

Job summary

This is an exciting role for a Band 6 Sister on Ward 12 Elective Surgical Unit at Dewsbury Hospital.

We are a busy elective facility, caring for adults undergoing a wide variety of surgical procedures, including general surgery, breast, urology, gynaecology and vascular. Our facility cares for both Inpatients and day cases.

In this role you will have the opportunity to work alongside a friendly professional dynamic team of staff utilising and developing your leadership, time management and team building skills further.

We are looking for a person with excellent surgical experience who has a desire to work with us and lead the team to ensure the service we provide is of the highest standard.

Main duties of the job

Clinical leadership-to strive for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focussed care.
Delegation of work on a day to day basis for junior staff and be responsible for the continuing care of the patients on the unit.
Plan, prioritise and management of own workload and manage skill mix to reflect the work load.
Lead by example, motivate support and empower others.
Effective team working-excellent listening and communication skills.
Mentorship and supervision of pre and post registered staff.
Act up in the absence of the Ward Sister, taking appropriate actions as necessary.
Ensuring nursing practices comply with Trust Policies and procedures.
Responding to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take action as required.

For a full list of the main duties of this role please refer to the job description and person specification.

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.

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001156

Job locations

Dewsbury District Hospital

Halifax Road

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF13 4HS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Qualifications

Registered Nurse
NMC Registration
Diploma level education (or equivalent)
Evidence of ongoing professional development and willingness to undertake further development.
Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing

Experience

Significant & proven post registration experience in acute surgical setting
Experience in education, & assessment and the facilitation of learning in others
Demonstrate recent experience of management of change

Knowledge and Awareness

Evidence of up to date nursing practice
Knowledge of relevant government policies and modernisation agenda

Skills and Abilities

Lead, influence and motivate others
Demonstrate innovation in practice
Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional autonomy and an understanding of professional accountability
Incorporate high quality evidence in patient centred care
Develop and maintain positive working relationships
Learn ward sister responsibilities and deputise in ward sisters absence

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Qualifications

Registered Nurse
NMC Registration
Diploma level education (or equivalent)
Evidence of ongoing professional development and willingness to undertake further development.
Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing

Experience

Significant & proven post registration experience in acute surgical setting
Experience in education, & assessment and the facilitation of learning in others
Demonstrate recent experience of management of change

Knowledge and Awareness

Evidence of up to date nursing practice
Knowledge of relevant government policies and modernisation agenda

Skills and Abilities

Lead, influence and motivate others
Demonstrate innovation in practice
Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional autonomy and an understanding of professional accountability
Incorporate high quality evidence in patient centred care
Develop and maintain positive working relationships
Learn ward sister responsibilities and deputise in ward sisters absence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an 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.