Sister / Charge Nurse
An exciting opportunity has opened for a permanent Band 6 on Ward 11. Ward 11 is an elderly medical ward with a dynamic workforce, who are keen to help support and develop nurses interested in experiencing this exciting and changeable environment.
In joining our team, you will bring your skills and passion to provide the highest quality patient-focused care and compassion for our patients. You must be a team player with excellent communications skills and have the ability to work using your own initiative as well as part of the wider team.
In return, you will find your contribution is valued and that you are supported through excellent management and a teamwork approach, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We offer comprehensive learning and development support, excellent training opportunities and support to broaden your experience, knowledge and skills as a qualified nurse.
Please contact Emma McNally if you have any questions regarding this role
Email: e.mcnally@nhs.net
Main duties
- Strive for continuous improvements in the delivery of high-quality patient-focused care.
- Participate within the ward team, including the delegation of work on a day-to-day basis for junior staff.
- Act as a clinical expert providing specialist knowledge and advice to both nurses and medical staff working within the unit.
- Be the named clinical expert responsible for on shift for the continuing care of patients within the unit.
- Organise own workload and support junior staff to time manage and prioritise.
- Plan and manage skill mix to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patients, including using the e-rostering system effectively.
- Actively participate in the department budget and, with support from the ward sister, exercise care and economy in the ordering and use of supplies/ equipment.
- Participate in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients’ carers and staff.
- Lead by example, motivate and empower others.
- Promote effective communication when liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Relate to all staff and patients confidently, demonstrating good listening skills and work effectively as part of a team.
- Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust, always promoting the best clinical and professional practice.
Qualifications
Essential person specification requirements
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
- Supporting Learning in Practice
Experience
- Post-registered experience
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care
- Prioritise tasks
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Motivate self and others
- Be able to provide high-quality care in a highly charged environment
- Excellent organisational prioritisation, delegation and communication skills
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application Guidance
We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience.
You must personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Our Benefits
- Access to the NHS pension plan
- Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
- Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
- Extensive benefits and support, including:
- On-site nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
- Home electronics scheme
- Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
- Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
- Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
- Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
- Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
- Career progression, training and support
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