Sister​/Charge Nurse

We are currently offering a 12month secondment Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse role on the Leeds Childrens Respiratory Ward (L38), to cover maternity leave.

Are you a dedicated and motivated Childrens nurse who is committed to providing high quality care?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Childrens nurse to undertake the role of a Band 6 Sister / Charge nurse on the L38 Childrens Respiratory and Cystic Fibrosis inpatient ward.

L38 is a 16 bedded paediatric respiratory and medical ward caring for a variety of medical and specialty conditions in children including LTV.

It is an exciting time to join the Paediatric Respiratory as we offer many professional development opportunities including Nationally recognised Leadership Courses, a band 6 development pathway and opportunities to become a leader and advocate for one the Regional Respiratory Services within Yorkshire.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic individual who can ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality patient cantered care to the patients nursed within paediatric medicine. The successful candidate will be expected to work clinically within the multi-disciplinary team, maintain high standards of evidence-based practice while supporting staff on a shift-by-shift basis and provide clinical leadership in decision making.

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Thepost holder needs to have relevant experience working as a band 5 nurse inacute paediatrics; have a recognised teaching and assessingqualification/certificate, successful completion of a Level 2 HDU course or isenrolled on a HDU / Escalate course.

Possession of or willing to undertake a recognised Leadership course is desired for thisrole. Evidence of continued professional development and involvement in Quality Improvement is essential.

Thepost holder needs to be able to manage complex situations, have excellent communication skills, providing guidance, supervision, and support to junior members of staff including the wider MDT. You will be required to support theWard Manager/ Matron to monitor the safety and quality of care ensuring the provision of safe, quality care and treatment for patients which delivers bestclinical outcomes and patient experience.

The successful candidates will work closely with the Band 7 Ward Manager and Matronto ensure safe patient care in addition to maintaining quality and serviceimprovements.

Leeds Childrens Hospital is one of the largest and most renowned childrenshospitals in the country. It offers state-of-the-art treatments and facilities,alongside a comprehensive professional development programme for nurses.

Ifyou are seeking an exciting career opportunity in a fast-paced, highly skilledward, Leeds Childrens Hospital could be the perfect fit. Ward L38 is a leadingregional Respiratory Unit, providing specialist care and advanced clinical experience.

L38consistently receives outstanding feedback from patients and their families.

Our nursing team is highly knowledgeable, committed to excellence, and passionate about mentoring and sharing expertise.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto 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 ifyou have any questions.

The jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with the 24 hour continuingresponsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward /department. They will contribute tothe 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 compassionatesafe 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.

Asan experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities onthe ward or department ensuring effective communication is maintained at alltimes, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within theward/dept. He/she will play a key rolein 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 ofthe ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

The jobholder must comply with the wearing of PPE as appropriate to the clinicalsituation - this may involve wearing face masks for a…