Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse-Gynaecology Outpatient (XR07)
The Women's Clinical Service Unit at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is a leading provider of specialist women's health services in West Yorkshire, and places great emphasis upon maintaining a high level of patient care.
Due to the retirement of the current post holder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated, resourceful individual with established gynaecology and leadership experience to join our gynaecology team on the Gynaecology Outpatient Department (GOPD).
GOPD comprises several services in one dedicated space such as Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Urogynaecology, fertility, menstrual health, and gynaecology conditions. As the Sister/ Charge Nurse, you will be responsible and accountable for the provision of high-quality care within the unit, providing clinical leadership, direction, and support for all staff.
Expected Shortlisting Date: 07/04/2025
Planned Interview Date: 14/04/2025
Main duties of the job
You will be a registered general nurse with at least three years of experience in gynaecology and evidence of leadership and management. You will have undertaken post-registration education, and there will be an expectation you will be committed to continued learning of additional techniques and skills to enhance the provision for women.
You will be expected to manage a multidisciplinary team of gynaecology nurses, support staff, and specialist nurses, providing leadership and management. Previous experience of staff and budget management would be advantageous.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.
For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Helen Humphrey-Shepherd, Matron, Telephone 0113 206 6619, or email h.humphrey-shepherd@nhs.net
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse
Reports to: Matron
Band: 7
Department: Gynaecology Outpatients Department
Location: Chancellor Wing, St James University Hospital
Job Purpose/Summary: The jobholder will carry 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward/department. They will provide professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team. The jobholder is responsible for developing and maintaining a ward or department's philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate, safe, and quality care delivery. Through managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will ensure cost-effective use of resources.
The women's ambulatory gynaecology unit comprises several services in one dedicated space. General gynaecology clinics and outpatient procedures clinics for hysteroscopy, colposcopy, and Urogynaecology are also co-ordinated from the unit. Additionally, there are new interventional procedures being run from this area such as ablations.
The jobholder will be committed to continued learning of additional techniques and skills to enhance the provision for women.
Please see the attached document for the full job description and personal specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for children's areas) (Level 1 or 2)
* Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
* Degree in Nursing or related subject or equivalent professional experience
Experience
* Evidence of effective professional and leadership development
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Significant experience within a leadership role or equivalent
* Experience of managing and leading a team
* Audit & Standard setting
* Local and national nursing agenda
* Current issues in health and social care
* Standards of professional practice
* Budget management
* Clinical experience within the specialty
Other Criteria
* Excellent written and verbal skills
* Ability to organise and prioritise own and others' workload
* Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
* Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Skills and Behaviours
* Willing to undergo training as necessary
* Compassionate and caring
* Capable of lateral thinking
* Motivator of self and others
* Positive approach to change
* Flexible
* Adaptable
* Able to identify and manage stress in self and others
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.
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