Senior Sister/Charge Nurse (XR07)

NHS; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Senior Sister/Charge Nurse Band 7 at the Pontefract Dialysis Unit. Seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic renal nurse with strong leadership and communication skills to manage a dedicated nursing team and ensure the highest standards of patient care. This role is crucial in managing renal disease care in a supportive environment, offering opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Individualised, in-service induction programme

Opportunities for career progression

Strong focus on team engagement and values

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months experience as Junior Sister or equivalent.
• Senior leadership experience in renal care.
• Willingness to complete non-medical prescriber qualification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the nursing team effectively.
• Ensure high standards of care and assessment.
• Oversee budgetary management and resource allocation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teaching

Organisational

Clinical Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse (Level 1)

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Degree in Nursing or related subject

Job description

Anexciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Senior Sister/Charge NurseBand 7 based at our Pontefract Dialysis Unit. We are seeking to appoint anenthusiastic, highly motivated, dynamic and experienced renal nurse withexcellent communication skills. For further information/informal visit pleasecontact Matron Suzanne Cuthbert, Abdominal Medicine & Surgery on 01132064947 or email: [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

Applicantsshould have extensive post registration experience, significant experiencewithin a leadership role, including the management and leadership of a team,and substantial renal disease management experience. They will haveknowledge, and recent practice, of the care of adults with both end stage andacute renal failure, including the ability to perform and teachhaemodialysis. Possession of a recognised teaching/assessing qualification isessential, while a non-medical prescriber qualification (or willingness tocomplete within 6 months), relevant degree and post-registration renalqualification are all desirable. We offer an individualised, in-service,induction programme supported by the Renal Unit Clinical Education Team. Comeand join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing ourvision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, greatcare and is rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission. Leeds TeachingHospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UKand based in one of the fastest growing and most vibrant cities in the North.

About us

TheLeeds Renal Services lies within the Abdominal Medicine Surgery (AMS)Clinical Service unit at Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust. The renal servicereceives referrals for adults for the management and treatment of disordersof the kidney. The spectrum of disease ranges from mild disorders to lifethreatening conditions. All the renal consultants see patients with generalnephrological problems and, in addition, have their own special interests.The main renal unit is at St James's University Hospital, where inpatient,outpatient, pre-dialysis, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis andtransplantation services are provided. Nurse-led outpatient clinics also takeplace at St James's. The sub-regional kidney transplant service for West,East and North Yorkshire is located at St James's University Hospital. Thankyou for considering your career with us in Renal Services, Abdominal Medicine& Surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

TheJobholder will carry 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective andefficient management of the ward/department. Providing both management andprofessional leadership for the nursing team. The job holder is responsiblefor ensuring the assessment of care needs and the development, implementationand evaluation of care programmes are maintained to a high standard. Managingthe administrative and financial aspects of the ward. The job holder willensure cost-effective use of resources.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Qualifications

RegisteredNurse (Level 1)

Recognisedteaching/assessing qualification

Experience

Atleast 18 months at Junior Sister level or equivalent

Clinicalaudit and standard setting

Servicedevelopment and or change management (desirable)

Budgetarymanagement experience

Skills

Influencingand negotiation

Communication

ClinicalLeadership

Teaching

Management

Recruitmentand Selection

Knowledge

Currentissues in healthcare

Standardsof professional practice

PersonalAttributes

Excellentinterpersonal skills

Motivator

Flexibility,adaptable, capable of lateral thinking

Abilityto manage and identify stress in self and others

THELEEDS WAY VALUES

Ourvalues are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see thisas a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by ourstaff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five valuesare:

Accountable

Empowered

Allour actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.

WESTYORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT)

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association ofAcute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from acrossWest Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possiblecare for our patients.

Bybringing together a wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshireand Harrogate, we are working differently, innovating and driving change todeliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHSTrust, this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

WYAATis the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and CarePartnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. ThePartnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health andwell-being, and the work of WYAAT and each individual trust supports thatambition.

COREVALUES

Commitmentto working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Commitmentto the clinical area, valuing the contribution of all team members, andencouraging a positive and creative working environment.

Commitmentto own personal and professional development and to the development of otherswithin the team.

COREBEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS

Communicationskills

Teachingand assessment skills

Preceptorshipskills

Organisationalskills

Understandingof research-based practice research conscious

Teamplayer

Learnfrom lessons learned from users' complaints.

Conflictmanagement

Usesinitiative to resolve issues within their own control.

Abilityto always act professionally at all times.

COREKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Understandingof the local and national nursing agenda

Understandingof relevant National Service Frameworks

Awarenessof Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies

Understandingof organisational structures

PRINCIPLEDUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical

-Work with Matron to lead the development of ward/department nursing practice,reflecting the CMT and Corporate Nursing business plans.

-Provide a clinical lead and role model to the nursing team by deliveringhigh-quality care as an expert practitioner.

-Set, monitor and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality ofpatient care, including those standards defined in the National Benchmarksfor Essential Care

-Maintain a safe working environment.

-Supervise and maintain accurate records using the Leeds Teaching HospitalsTrusts documentation.

-Ensure the safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.

-Promote evidence-based practice wherever possible.

-Work with Matron to ensure that clinical governance processes at theward/dept level encompass measures to ensure the quality of the fundamentaland essential aspects of care.

-Support the implementation of benchmarking using the Essence of care, in linewith the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust approach

-Work with Infection Control to monitor the environment to maintain and raisestandards.

-Acts in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Code of conduct

-Ensure management of clinical services and efficient redeployment of staffaccording to service needs

Educationand Training

-Ensure all staff have an individual performance development plan

-Ensure all nursing staff maintain mandatory training requirement

-Ensure implementation of the Trusts Study Leave policy

-Ensure the induction and development of staff

-Promote a positive learning environment within the clinical area

-Maintain detailed and accurate records regarding staff education andattendance management

Leadership

-Provide leadership to the clinical team and, working with Matron, develop newroles/ways of working.

-Delegate and empower staff without abdicating overall, continuingresponsibility.

-Line manages the nursing team, including recruitment, performance managementand workforce planning

-Monitor the use of bank and agency.

-Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents andother significant events.

-Work with Matron to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO TenKey Roles as considered appropriate.

-Deliver an effective quality service with budgetary constraints.

-Deputise for Matron in their absence.

HEALTHAND SAFETY/RISK MANAGEMENT

Allstaff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain andimprove the quality of services provided to our patients and other serviceusers. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching HospitalsNHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular byfollowing agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using theTrust Incident Reporting system.

INFECTIONCONTROL

Thejob holder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHSTrust Infection Control policies, particularly by practising UniversalInfection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before andafter contact with patients and their environment.

EQUALITYAND DIVERSITY

Thejob holder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensureequality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet theindividual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they arestaff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because oftheir gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religionetc.

PATIENTAND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

TheTrust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating andplanning services. All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views ofpatients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback.

TRAININGAND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Thejobholder must take responsibility, in agreement with his/her line manager,for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous ProfessionalDevelopment remains a priority. The job holder will undertake all mandatorytraining required for the role.

RESPECTFOR PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY

Thejob holder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and notdivulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of therole.

COMMUNICATIONAND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Matron

Allgrades of nursing staff

AlliedHealth Professionals

Medicalstaff

Facilitiesstaff

Membersof Clinical Management Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas (Level 1 or 2)
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Degree in Nursing or related subject or equivalent professional experienc
• Evidence of effective professional and leadership development
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Non-medical prescriber qualification (or willingness to complete within 6 months)

Skills and Behaviours

• Leadership and management skills
• Teaching and assessing skills
• Organisational skills

Experience

• Significant experience within a leadership role or equivalent
• Experience of managing and leading a team and substantial renal disease management experience.
• Knowledge, and recent practice, of the care of adults with both end stage and acute renal failure, including the ability to perform and teach haemodialysis.
• Audit & Standard setting
• Budget management
• Clinical experience within the speciality

Other Criteria

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.

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.