Job summary Are you an aspiring leader? Or perhaps an experienced leader looking for a new challenge? Do you excel in providing outstanding, compassionate care to your patients? Then the respiratory services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust is the place that will provide you with the experience and support you need to take you to the next level. We are looking for an enthusiastic & motivated individual who has a passion for the delivery of high quality patient care to join the leadership team on the Respiratory Support Unit. You may be an existing Band 6 looking for a new challenge or an experienced Band 5 ready to further your career, enjoy working in a fast paced environment, demonstrate excellent communication skills and an interest in leadership and management. You will also need to have the ability to deal with challenging situations in a professional and calm manner If you have these skills and characteristics then we want you For a typical day in our ward see https://youtu.be/3w_elmvSfZs Main duties of the job The team on RSU are committed to providing excellent care to the acutely unwell respiratory patient. There is an environment that encourages new ideas and shared learning to improve the patients care and experience. There is an established preceptorship system in place to develop you in your role as a leader, along with commitment to professional development with on-going education to facilitate care delivery of the highest standards. You will work in close partnership with the multi-disciplinary team in caring for patients with a range of respiratory conditions such as Asthma, Pneumonia, COPD, COVID19 as well as those in acute Type 1 and Type 2 Respiratory failure. The jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister with the 24 hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward. They will contribute to the provision of professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team. About us Come and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north. At Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive, caring teams who are champions of 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 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 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-CRS-248 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 continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the 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, 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. Job description Job responsibilities The jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with the continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the 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, 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. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent Evidence of working with a wide range of professionals including nursing, medical and management colleagues Evidence of continued professional development Understanding of current issues in health and social care Desirable Clinical experience within the speciality Experience of a promoting a positive learning environment within the clinical area to support the development of knowledge and skills of learners Skills and Behaviours Essential Excellent written and verbal skills Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload Experience of supporting the Senior Sister in providing leadership to the clinical team Desirable Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members Previous experience of audit, local research, metrics and feedback to improve practice Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas (Level 1 or 2) Please provide your NMC pin Desirable Recognised teaching/assessing qualification Person Specification Experience Essential Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent Evidence of working with a wide range of professionals including nursing, medical and management colleagues Evidence of continued professional development Understanding of current issues in health and social care Desirable Clinical experience within the speciality Experience of a promoting a positive learning environment within the clinical area to support the development of knowledge and skills of learners Skills and Behaviours Essential Excellent written and verbal skills Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload Experience of supporting the Senior Sister in providing leadership to the clinical team Desirable Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members Previous experience of audit, local research, metrics and feedback to improve practice Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas (Level 1 or 2) Please provide your NMC pin Desirable Recognised teaching/assessing qualification 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). 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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)