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Sister/Charge Nurse (XR06) with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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 Christine.brown43@nhs.net 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 Christine.brown43@nhs.net 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 Please See Attached Job Description ORGANISATIONAL CHART Please See Attached Job Description KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Qualifications 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 THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our Values Are Part Of What Make Us Different From Other Trusts, So We See This As a Strength, As Well As a Responsibility. They Have Been Developed By Our Staff And Set Out What They See As Important To How W