Sister / Charge Nurse

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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 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 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 in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and work effectively as part of team.
• Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust, always promoting the best clinical and professional practice.

Job responsibilities

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.