Band 6
24-HOUR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT BYPASS GRAFT INTENSIVE CARE UNIT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS ROLE MODEL
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust rADlrhed
Opportunity to work in one of the largest congenital heart units in the UK, delivering care to a diverse patient population.
Access to specialized training and competency assessments on advanced cardiac therapies, enhancing professional development.
Involvement in the management of a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, offering a challenging yet rewarding work environment.
Contribute to compassionate, safe, and quality care delivery, directly impacting patient outcomes and experiences.
Possibility of flexible working patterns, supporting a better work-life balance.
Development of leadership skills by providing clinical and managerial supervision to the nursing team.
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse for its Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, which caters to patients post-complex heart surgeries in a 15-bed facility. The role involves assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in managing ward operations around the clock, providing clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality patient care, and developing the nursing team. The successful candidate will also contribute to administrative management and resource utilisation while actively participating in patient care assessments and the implementation of care programs.
Candidates are expected to possess relevant nursing qualifications and significant post-registration experience, with preference given to those with specialized clinical background in this area. Key responsibilities include fostering effective communication within a multi-disciplinary team and serving as a role model in promoting evidence-based practices. The position offers flexibility in working patterns and a salary range of £37,338 to £44,962 per year. Interested applicants can arrange an informal visit prior to the interview scheduled for February 5, 2025.
Candidates are expected to possess relevant nursing qualifications and significant post-registration experience, with preference given to those with specialized clinical background in this area. Key responsibilities include fostering effective communication within a multi-disciplinary team and serving as a role model in promoting evidence-based practices. The position offers flexibility in working patterns and a salary range of £37,338 to £44,962 per year. Interested applicants can arrange an informal visit prior to the interview scheduled for February 5, 2025.
Job Summary
Applicants must hold the right to work to be eligible to apply for this role. Cardiac Intensive Care Unit is a 15 bedded mixed level 3 and level 2 area. It specialises in the care of patients following complex heart surgery including coronary bypass grafts, valve replacements and aortic aneurysm surgery. We are one of the largest congenital heart units in the country and provide care to adults from across Yorkshire and Humber and further afield. Staff have access to specialised training and competency assessments on specific advanced cardiac therapies. We are one of the few centres in the UK that currently offers the cardiac advanced life support course.
Main duties of the job
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. Through assisting with managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support the cost-effective use of resources. If you are successfully shortlisted you will be invited to interview on 05/02/2025. If you would like to arrange an informal visit to one of the units prior to interview please email
About Us
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. Through assisting with managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support the cost-effective use of resources. If you are successfully shortlisted you will be invited to interview on 05/02/2025. If you would like to arrange an informal visit to one of the units prior to interview please email
Date posted
31 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-ACC-095
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE 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.
Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification (desirable)
Experience
Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
Experience of clinical audit and standard setting
Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
Clinical experience within the speciality (desirable)
Skills
Written and Verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
Time management skills
Recruitment and selection (desirable)
Demonstrates problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Clinical leadership
Appraisal skills
Knowledge
Insight into clinical speciality
Insight into current issues in nursing/professional issues
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current issues in health and social care
Personal Attributes
Demonstrates personal and professional behaviour and integrity at all times
Role model
Compassionate and caring
Excellent interpersonal skills
Innovator
Motivator of self and others
Assertive
Courage
Flexibility, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
Ability to manage and identify stress in self and others
Positive approach to change
Self-confidence, uses this to lead, involve and challenge others appropriate
Applicants must hold the right to work to be eligible to apply for this role. Cardiac Intensive Care Unit is a 15 bedded mixed level 3 and level 2 area. It specialises in the care of patients following complex heart surgery including coronary bypass grafts, valve replacements and aortic aneurysm surgery. We are one of the largest congenital heart units in the country and provide care to adults from across Yorkshire and Humber and further afield. Staff have access to specialised training and competency assessments on specific advanced cardiac therapies. We are one of the few centres in the UK that currently offers the cardiac advanced life support course.
Main duties of the job
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. Through assisting with managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support the cost-effective use of resources. If you are successfully shortlisted you will be invited to interview on 05/02/2025. If you would like to arrange an informal visit to one of the units prior to interview please email
About Us
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. Through assisting with managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support the cost-effective use of resources. If you are successfully shortlisted you will be invited to interview on 05/02/2025. If you would like to arrange an informal visit to one of the units prior to interview please email
Date posted
31 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-ACC-095
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE 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.
- JOB DIMENSIONS
- ORGANISATIONAL CHART
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification (desirable)
Experience
Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
Experience of clinical audit and standard setting
Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
Clinical experience within the speciality (desirable)
Skills
Written and Verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
Time management skills
Recruitment and selection (desirable)
Demonstrates problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Clinical leadership
Appraisal skills
Knowledge
Insight into clinical speciality
Insight into current issues in nursing/professional issues
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current issues in health and social care
Personal Attributes
Demonstrates personal and professional behaviour and integrity at all times
Role model
Compassionate and caring
Excellent interpersonal skills
Innovator
Motivator of self and others
Assertive
Courage
Flexibility, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
Ability to manage and identify stress in self and others
Positive approach to change
Self-confidence, uses this to lead, involve and challenge others appropriate
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