Expected Shortlisting Date
10/12/2024
Planned Interview Date
18/12/2024
An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse on Acute Surgery Ward J46. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is able to embrace and drive change. We are looking for an experienced nurse to join our team who is both creative and forward thinking, and has strong leadership and decision-making skills. The role will include supporting the Band 7 to improve patient care, safety and experiences. As well as supporting all staff in their roles. This would include encouraging, guiding and facilitating staff development of clinical skills, knowledge and experiences, as well as being involved with and leading on improvement projects at ward level. The successful applicant will be able to rise to the challenge of a busy ward environment and possess the energy and drive required to support the senior staff, ward staff and patients ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered.
Main duties of the job
Support Senior Sister/Charge nurse in providing leadership
Support and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients
Deliver a positive patient experience
Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration
Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available
Assist in the line management of the nursing team, including individual and team performance, attendance, management and workforce planning
Help to ensure the effective deployment of staff is mapped against the flow of patients to provide safe and effective care
Help to manage the use of bank and agency
Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints and other significant events
Support in the delivery of an effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope Raise and respond to concerns with regards to risk, danger, or wrongdoing by following the LTHT whistle blowing policy and supporting processes
About us
Ward J46 is a 28 bedded mixed sex acute general surgical ward acting as part of the Emergency General Surgical Team within the Abdominal Medicine and surgery CSU based at St James Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS trust. The ward cares for a range of acute and chronic surgical, urology and gastroenterology conditions, both supporting and delivering evidence based outcomes for the best patient care and experience. The team are committed to positive change and inclusion, as well as developing a resilient and robust team that exemplify the best Leeds Way Values in all aspects of their practice
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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 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, promotion 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 role of the band 6 sister is pivotal in the success of the team. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate good leadership qualities,
have an ability to motivate team members, have evidence of supporting change management, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A commitment to professional development and the development of the team is essential. Successful candidates will be offered the opportunity to develop their leadership and management skills as well as clinical skills specific to this area with a structured development programme
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
* The jobholder must at all times comply with the Leeds teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies.
* To work according to the Leeds Way Values
Desirable
* Good communication, both verbal and non verbal, skills
* Be able to work both independently and effectively as part of a team
* Have proven leadership experience or skills
Experience
Essential
* Be a registered nurse with a good basis and understanding of acute pathways either on a ward or acute assessment area
Desirable
* Experience of working in a busy acute general surgical ward setting
* Evidence of working on a health care improvement project
Qualifications
Essential
* Adult Nursing and Midwifery Council registered
* GCSE Maths and English A-C or equivalent
Desirable
* Post graduate diploma or equivalent in nursing or a health and social care related subject
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
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