Job summary
A
fantastic exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen. We are currently
looking for 2 dynamic self-motivated Band 6 Sisters/Charge Nurses to join our
team on ward J91. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to support the
Matron and the Senior team to ensure expert high-quality care is delivered.
J91
is a busy Gastroenterology/Hepatology ward with a specialist interest in
complex mental health patients especially those with an eating disorder,
parental and enteral nutrition patients.
J91
is looking to build on its current management team, to support the
development of staff and the quality and experience of care delivered to our
patients.
You
will be enthusiastic, pro - active, demonstrate excellent leadership
qualities and be a role model within the organisation. If you feel you have
the experience, skills and drive to take on this new challenge then please
contact Debbie Surr Ward Leader on 01132069191.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
21/05/2025
Planned Interview
Date
04/06/2025
Main duties of the job
J91
is a busy, challenging and highly rewarding working environment, we have a
fantastic team of inclusive, hardworking, caring individuals. We are now
looking to recruit two further permanent band 6 nursing roles to support
patient care. J91 covers a 24 hour service and will therefore include days,
nights and weekends.
This
is a demanding and challenging role and we are looking for individuals who
are committed to providing an excellent service, have a progressive outlook
and can evidence strong leadership skills. The post holder will need to
demonstrate resilience and willingness to embrace and drive forward change as
part of the senior nursing team. Our successful candidate will have excellent
communication skills, be able to act as a clinical resource within the
department as necessary, be able to role model excellent behaviours, based on
the Leeds Way values to support safe and effective patient care.
About us
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country,
offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with
excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation
for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.
vision
as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This is
underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we are,
what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the best outcomes
for our patients.
AMS
is the largest CSU at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, and we aim to
deliver the highest quality service for our patients. Leeds has a reputation
for clinical excellence as the largest teaching hospital in Europe. We are
committed to working in line with the values described in The Leeds Way to
make work rewarding as well as challenging
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 ensuring effective
communication is maintained at all times. They will act as a role model,
promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and
ensuring effective management of the war in the absence of the Senior Sister.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 ensuring effective
communication is maintained at all times. They will act as a role model,
promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and
ensuring effective management of the war in the absence of the Senior Sister.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2).
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Experience
Essential
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
- Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
Desirable
- Clinical Experience within the specialty. Audit and standard setting
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring Capable of lateral thinking Motivator of self and others
- Positive approach to change Assertive courageous Flexible
- Adaptable Able to manage stress in self and others
Desirable
- Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2).
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Experience
Essential
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
- Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
Desirable
- Clinical Experience within the specialty. Audit and standard setting
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring Capable of lateral thinking Motivator of self and others
- Positive approach to change Assertive courageous Flexible
- Adaptable Able to manage stress in self and others
Desirable
- Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
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).
