Sister/Charge Nurse

Overview

Join to apply for the Sister/Charge Nurse role at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. This is an exciting new role with the Care of the Elderly. There is an opportunity of a combination of 3 full-time and 1 part-time positions available.

Ward and Role Details

Gate 42 is a busy mixed elderly medical ward and neck of femur fracture ward. The unit takes direct admissions from the Emergency Department or from Gate 41 (our assessment area). We aim to provide high quality care to all our patients and ensure a safe and caring staff experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our existing Band 6 team on Gate 42 at Pinderfields Hospital. The successful candidate will work clinically and provide clinical leadership in decision making with support from the ward manager to ensure patient safety. A preference is given to candidates with Orthopaedic/NOF experience.

The role involves maximizing patient flow to admit patients from the emergency department and delivering high quality patient-centred care on the ward.

Main responsibilities

• Strive for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient-focused care.
• Participate within the ward team and delegate work on a day-to-day basis for junior staff.
• Organise own workload and support junior staff to time manage and prioritise.
• Plan and manage skill mix to reflect workload and patient needs, including using the e-rostering system effectively.
• Identify areas of conflict and assist in its management to promote a healthy working environment.
• In the absence of the Ward Manager, maintain staff records (sickness, annual leave) and take appropriate action where necessary.
• Assist in the orientation/induction of new staff, nursing students, allied health professionals and medical staff.
• Mentor and supervise pre- and post-registered staff; demonstrate procedures and promote high standards of nursing care.
• Ensure nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures and are maintained to the highest standard.
• Assist the senior sister/charge nurse in responding to and investigating complaints and incidents to improve evidence-based practice.
• Respond to patient, relatives and carer concerns and take appropriate action.
• Maintain a safe clinical environment through risk management, audits, risk assessment, incident management and investigation.
• Maintain awareness of national and regional initiatives and participate in staff performance review processes.
• Foster good relationships to maintain high morale for staff and patients.
• Provide feedback on individual staff progression and document concerns as required.

Essential Person Specification

• Qualifications: NMC registration, Registered Nurse, evidence of ongoing professional development, evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
• Experience: Post-registered experience; management and leadership training desirable; Orthopaedic/NOF experience desirable
• Knowledge and Awareness: Up-to-date knowledge of nursing issues, demonstrated innovation in practice and awareness of professional responsibilities
• Skills: Prioritise tasks, excellent clinical and leadership skills, ability to motivate self and others, and strong organisational 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 across patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values to deliver the best possible care. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment with staff networks to share ideas and concerns and to promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage applications from LGBTQ+ communities, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence.

Application Guidance

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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
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support