Senior Ward Sister

Job summary

We are seeking the permanent position of a Senior Ward Sister for Ward 70, within the Medicine Health Group .

Ward 70 is a 25 bedded mixed sex ward caring for patients with both general medical conditions as well as specialising in Rheumatology.

This is a fantastic opportunity, the Health Group and Divisions being fast paced, dynamic and in an exciting period of change, aiming to benefit both our patients and staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic senior nurse to join a progressive nursing team within the Health Group.

The role is key in advancing and assuring clinical best practice and patient care as well as ensuring that nursing services are patient specific, efficient and effective.

You will be proactive, have excellent leadership and communication skills and an in depth knowledge of the nursing, quality and safety agendas.

You will predominantly work at Hull Royal Infirmary but must have the ability to travel between sites in order to attend meetings and cross cover for your colleagues as required. Dynamic and innovative individuals are sought to complement the existing teams and join the management team in the leadership and direction of a forward thinking, rapidly advancing division.

Main duties of the job

Dynamic and innovative individuals are sought to complement the existing teams and join the management teams in the leadership and direction of a forward thinking, rapidly advancing Health Group. There is a specific requirement for visible, accessible and strong clinical leadership and of being a role model.

For all these posts, you will be keen to develop both yourself and the service for the benefit of patients, be a senior nurse and be expected to reflect the Trust's vision and values, contributing to the Divisional, Health Group and Corporate Trust Agendas.

You will have a willingness to develop your scope of practice and have sound knowledge of nursing, leadership and management. Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work with and manage multidisciplinary teams are essential.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specifiedon the gov.uk website.

About us

HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area, extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively

Our vision is Great Staff, Great Care, Great Future, as we believe that by developing an innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver great care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Trust and our community.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.