Sister/Charge Nurse (XR06)
| Posting date: | 08 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9298-ONC-0516 |
Summary
The jobholder will play an essential role assisting Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in teaching the nursing teams throughout the hour period. As an experienced nurse the jobholder will co-ordinate activities on the ward/dept ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward/dept. He/she will play a key role in 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 of the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. The jobholder will work within an environment caring for a varied number of patients attending the day unit for different treatments. Supportive care treatments for example blood transfusions and iron infusions and Ambulatory care treatments for example, chemotherapy. The jobholder will support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the day-to-day management of approximately 33 whole time equivalent nurses and support staff. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the ward team Maintain a safe working environment Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined in the National Benchmarks for Essential Care Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring written records are kept Acts in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery code of conduct In conjunction with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse ensure management of clinical services and efficient deployment of staff according to service needs. Education and Training Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area In conjunction with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse ensure all staff have an individual performance development plan Ensure both self and team members achieve annual mandatory training requirements Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes Undertake continuous professional and clinical development, seeking opportunities to enhance skills Managerial Working with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new rotas/ways of working Support Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix In conjunction with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse closely monitor bank and agency usage Support Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events Work with Matron/Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate Deputise for Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence.