Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Job Summary

A Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse with at least 3 years post registration experience will support Ward C2 at Chapel Allerton, a multi speciality ward. The role involves assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with the 24 hour running and continuing responsibilities for the ward, coordinating activities, assessing patient care needs, and leading a team of nurses to achieve positive changes and deliver patient centred care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with the 24 hour running and continuing responsibilities of the ward or department.
• Coordinate activities on the ward, ensuring effective communication at all times and providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses.
• Assess patient care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care.
• Act as a role model, promote evidence based practice, and develop the nursing team.
• Ensure effective management of the ward or department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Support the cost effective use of resources, managing administrative and financial aspects of the ward.
• Motivate team members, support change management, and maintain high standards of patient experience and safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse on part 1 or 12 of the NMC register with at least 3 years post registration experience.
• Degree level study or equivalent.
• Broad clinical background within an acute clinical area.
• Recognised teaching / assessing qualification.
• Completed ILS/Alert course.

Experience

• Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent.
• Insight into clinical speciality.
• Working with a wide range of professionals, including medical and management colleagues.
• Audit and standard setting experience.
• Local and national nursing agenda knowledge.

Skills and Behaviours

• Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines while paying attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to professional development and team development.

Person Specification

Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for children's areas - Level 1 or 2), recognised teaching / assessing qualification, evidence of continued professional development, and understanding of training needs.

Legal and Employment Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Sponsorship Eligibility

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please consider this before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions can be found here.

EEO Statement

We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging.