Job summary Expected Shortlisting Date 16/04/2025 Planned Interview Date 30/04/2025 A fantastic exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen. We are currently looking for a dynamic self-motivated Band 6 Sisters/Charge Nurse to join our team on ward J83. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to support the Matron and the Senior team to ensure expert high-quality care is delivered. J83 is a busy Hepatology ward with a specialist interest in Liver Transplantation. Additionally, we have opened a High Observations (HOBS) area to support our patients following varying surgical procedures in the immediate post-operative period. J83 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 Kirsty Saville Ward Leader on 01132069183. Main duties of the job J83 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 to one further permanent band 6 nursing role to support patient care. J83 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. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9298-AMS-301 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 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 Additional Requirements Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post 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 Skills & 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 Experience Essential Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues Desirable Clinical Experience within the specialty. Audit and standard setting Person Specification Additional Requirements Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post 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 Skills & 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 Experience Essential Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues Desirable Clinical Experience within the specialty. Audit and standard setting 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)