Job summary
We
are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Junior Sisters to join our team
two vacancies available: one permanent post and one 9-month secondment
opportunity.
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in
teaching the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour period.
As
an experienced nurse the jobholder will co-ordinate activities on the
ward/dept 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.
The
jobholder will work within an environment caring for male & female
patients.
Main duties of the job
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The jobholder will support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the day to day
management of approximately 45 whole time equivalent nurses and support
staff.
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In conjunction with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse ensure management of
clinical services and efficient deployment of staff according to service
needs.
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Ensure both self and team members achieve annual mandatory training
requirements.
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Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in setting and monitoring standards
and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care,
including those standards defined in the National Benchmarks for Essential
Care.
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Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
for patients, ensuring written records are kept.
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Work with Matron/Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to promote the development of
nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate.
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Deputise for Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence.
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Support Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in staff rostering, ensuring adequate
skill mix.
About us
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 we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally,
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Commitment to delivering high
quality evidence based care
Commitment to working in a
multi-disciplinary team
Commitment to the clinical area,
valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a positive and
creative working environment
Commitment to own development and
the development of junior staff
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of
Acute Trusts (WYAAT).
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 must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for
his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional
Development remains a priority. The
jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
Maintain
a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching
Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
Act
as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within
the ward team
Maintain
a safe working environment
Support
the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in setting and monitoring standards and seek
to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including
those standards defined in the National Benchmarks for Essential Care
Provide
assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for
patients, ensuring written records are kept
Acts
in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery code of conduct
In
conjunction with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse ensure management of clinical
services and efficient deployment of staff according to service needs.
Working
with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse provide leadership to the clinical team,
developing new rotas/ways of working
Support
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix
In
conjunction with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse closely monitor bank and agency
usage
Support
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in investigating and responding to accidents,
complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events
Work
with Matron/Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to promote the development of nurses
undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate
Deputise
for Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence.
The
jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure
equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the
individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient
or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender,
ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
Working
Conditions Involves
Physical
Effort
Mental
Effort
Emotional
Effort
May
experience hot or cold work environment
Smells,
Infection Control
May
experience violence and aggression from patients and/or relatives/carers.
Communication
& Working relationships:
Matron
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
All grades of nursing staff
Allied Health Professionals
Medical staff
Facilities staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for
his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional
Development remains a priority. The
jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
Maintain
a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching
Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
Act
as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within
the ward team
Maintain
a safe working environment
Support
the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in setting and monitoring standards and seek
to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including
those standards defined in the National Benchmarks for Essential Care
Provide
assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for
patients, ensuring written records are kept
Acts
in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery code of conduct
In
conjunction with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse ensure management of clinical
services and efficient deployment of staff according to service needs.
Working
with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse provide leadership to the clinical team,
developing new rotas/ways of working
Support
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix
In
conjunction with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse closely monitor bank and agency
usage
Support
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in investigating and responding to accidents,
complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events
Work
with Matron/Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to promote the development of nurses
undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate
Deputise
for Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence.
The
jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure
equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the
individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient
or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender,
ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
Working
Conditions Involves
Physical
Effort
Mental
Effort
Emotional
Effort
May
experience hot or cold work environment
Smells,
Infection Control
May
experience violence and aggression from patients and/or relatives/carers.
Communication
& Working relationships:
Matron
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
All grades of nursing staff
Allied Health Professionals
Medical staff
Facilities staff
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Excellent written and verbal skills
Desirable
- Post registration qualification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health Requirements for the post
Desirable
- IT skills
- Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Excellent written and verbal skills
Desirable
- Post registration qualification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health Requirements for the post
Desirable
- IT skills
- Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
