Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Registered Nurse looking for a new challenge? If so, then we have an exciting job opportunity for you!!
We are looking for a passionate Band 6 to join our friendly team here on Gate 44. Gate 44 is a 40 bedded Acute General Medicine unit at Pinderfields Hospital. We care for male and female patients from the age of 18 with a side range of medical conditions ranging from Neurological, Vascular, Heart Failure, Cancer and many more.
The role is multi-dimensional and requires the post holder to integrate and fulfil all the identified dimensions. The primary aim of the Band 6 role is to lead and guide the team by example. Placing patients care and safety as a priority by supporting effective patient centred care, performing individual assessment of care needs, developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care that meet the needs of the patient and their families/carers.
In addition the Band 6 Nurse will be expected to support the Ward Manager with Return to Work Sickness Meetings, conducting Appraisals, resolving potential complaints at ward level where possible, supporting staff with Mandatory Training, conduct ward audits and compile information and resolutions to the results.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will deputise in the absence of the ward manager, managing safe staffing levels and the delivery of high quality care to our patients, whilst maintaining a warm and friendly caring environment for patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
The role includes being in charge of the shift, whilst working with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient and effective discharges. Completing ward audits and dealing with patient issues as they arise, as well as ensuring safe staffing levels and supporting other wards within the division.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, show care and compassion to patients and colleagues alike and leading by example at all times in order to promote a safe, happy and effective team.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
The Senior Registered Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovations.
The Senior Registered Nurse will:
- Strive for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient centred care.
- Participate within the ward team including the delegation of work on a day to day basis for junior staff.
- Act as clinical expert providing specialist knowledge and advice to both nurses and medical staff working within the unit.
- Organise own workload and support junior staff to time manage and prioritise.
- Plan and manage skill mix to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patients, including using the e-rostering system effectively.
- Actively participate in the department budget and with support from ward sister exercise care and economy in the ordering and use of supplies/ equipment.
- Participate in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff.
- Lead by example, motivate and empower others.
- Promote effective communication when liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and work effectively as part of team.
- Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust, always promoting the best clinical and professional practice.
- Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships and collaborative working within the ward/ department and across professional boundaries with the Trust.
- Recognise areas of conflict and assist in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
- In the absence of the Ward Sister take responsibility for maintaining staff records e.g. sickness, annual leave, taking appropriate action where necessary.
- Assist in the orientation/ induction of new staff, nursing students, allied health professionals and medical staff.
- Mentor and supervise pre and post registered staff; demonstrate procedures to pre and post registered nursing staff without direct supervision, always promoting a high standard of best practice, quality nursing care.
- Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures and are maintained at the highest standard.
- Within the frame of clinical governance assist the senior sister/ charge nurse to be proactive in responding to and investigating complaints, clinical and non-clinical incidents to ensure robust systems are in place for informing and improving evidence based practice.
- Respond to patient, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take action as required.
- Assist in maintaining a safe clinical environment through participation in risk management processes, through audit, risk assessment, managing, reporting and investigating incidents.
- Maintain an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
- Participate in supporting individual performance review processes.
- Foster good relationships to achieve and maintain high morale and for both staff and patients.
- Provide feedback to the senior sister/ charge nurse on individual staff progression or identify any concerns and document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
The Senior Registered Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovations.
The Senior Registered Nurse will:
- Strive for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient centred care.
- Participate within the ward team including the delegation of work on a day to day basis for junior staff.
- Act as clinical expert providing specialist knowledge and advice to both nurses and medical staff working within the unit.
- Organise own workload and support junior staff to time manage and prioritise.
- Plan and manage skill mix to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patients, including using the e-rostering system effectively.
- Actively participate in the department budget and with support from ward sister exercise care and economy in the ordering and use of supplies/ equipment.
- Participate in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff.
- Lead by example, motivate and empower others.
- Promote effective communication when liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and work effectively as part of team.
- Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust, always promoting the best clinical and professional practice.
- Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships and collaborative working within the ward/ department and across professional boundaries with the Trust.
- Recognise areas of conflict and assist in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
- In the absence of the Ward Sister take responsibility for maintaining staff records e.g. sickness, annual leave, taking appropriate action where necessary.
- Assist in the orientation/ induction of new staff, nursing students, allied health professionals and medical staff.
- Mentor and supervise pre and post registered staff; demonstrate procedures to pre and post registered nursing staff without direct supervision, always promoting a high standard of best practice, quality nursing care.
- Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures and are maintained at the highest standard.
- Within the frame of clinical governance assist the senior sister/ charge nurse to be proactive in responding to and investigating complaints, clinical and non-clinical incidents to ensure robust systems are in place for informing and improving evidence based practice.
- Respond to patient, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take action as required.
- Assist in maintaining a safe clinical environment through participation in risk management processes, through audit, risk assessment, managing, reporting and investigating incidents.
- Maintain an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
- Participate in supporting individual performance review processes.
- Foster good relationships to achieve and maintain high morale and for both staff and patients.
- Provide feedback to the senior sister/ charge nurse on individual staff progression or identify any concerns and document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Current NMC registration Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing Supporting Learning in Practice
Desirable
- First level degree Significant post registration experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to problem solve
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Role models the Trust values and behaviours
Desirable
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Post registered experience
Desirable
- Management and Leadership training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
- Excellent organisational prioritisation, delegation and communication skill
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Current NMC registration Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing Supporting Learning in Practice
Desirable
- First level degree Significant post registration experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to problem solve
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Role models the Trust values and behaviours
Desirable
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Post registered experience
Desirable
- Management and Leadership training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
- Excellent organisational prioritisation, delegation and communication skill
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
