The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 25 July 2025

Job summary

Are you a dynamic and compassionate nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 6 Junior Sister to join our dedicated team within our thriving Orthopaedic Hub. Our unit comprises a 30-bedded elective orthopaedic ward and an 18-bedded day case unit, delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing a wide range of orthopaedic procedures. We pride ourselves on our patient-centred approach, clinical excellence, and supportive team culture. Join a forward-thinking team working within a state-of-the-art, purpose-built elective surgical environment. You'll benefit from access to ongoing training, leadership development, and clear opportunities for career progression. Were proud to be part of a supportive Trust that truly values diversity, inclusion, and the wellbeing of every team member.

Main duties of the job

The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will demonstrate a commitment to quality patient care through effective leadership and team working and will work at all times in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Code of professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will exhibit the Trusts Values and Behaviours and will model the way for others to demonstrate these in their practice. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse role is multidimensional and requires the post holder to assume responsibility for effectively clinically leading a team, providing advice, information and support; alongside actively supporting the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse in the safe and efficient management of the ward/ department and deputising in their absence. The job purpose is to ensure a high quality standard of effective patient centred care is performed and delivered, this will be achieved through individual assessment of care needs, developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care to ensure the needs of the patient and their families/carers are being met.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

000468

Job locations

Pontefract Hospital

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 1PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Strive for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.

Participate within the ward team including the delegation of work on a day to day basis for junior staff.

Act as clinical expert providing specialist knowledge and advice to both nurses and medical staff working within the unit.

Be the named clinical expert responsible for on shift for the continuing care of patients within the unit.

Organise own workload and support junior staff to time manage and prioritise.

Plan and manage skill mix to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patients, including using the e-rostering system effectively.

Actively participate in the department budget and with support from ward sister exercise care and economy in the ordering and use of supplies/ equipment.

Participate in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patient’s carers and staff.

Lead by example, motivate and empower others.

Promote effective communication when liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and work effectively as part of team.

Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust, always promoting the best clinical and professional practice.

Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships and collaborative working within the ward/ department and across professional boundaries with the Trust.

Recognise areas of conflict and assist in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.

In the absence of the Ward Sister take responsibility for maintaining staff records e.g. sickness, annual leave, taking appropriate action where necessary.

Assist in the orientation/ induction of new staff, nursing students, allied health professionals and medical staff.

Mentor and supervise pre and post registered staff; demonstrate procedures to pre and post registered nursing staff without direct supervision, always promoting a high standard of best practice, quality nursing care.

Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures and are maintained at the highest standard.

Within the frame of clinical governance assist the senior sister/ charge nurse to be proactive in responding to and investigating complaints, clinical and non-clinical incidents to ensure robust systems are in place for informing and improving evidence based practice.

Respond to patient, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take action as required.

Assist in maintaining a safe clinical environment through participation in risk management processes, through audit, risk assessment, managing, reporting and investigating incidents.

Maintain an awareness of national and regional initiatives.

Participate in supporting individual performance review processes.

Foster good relationships to achieve and maintain high morale and for both staff and patients.

Provide feedback to the senior sister/ charge nurse on individual staff progression or identify any concerns and document.