Sister/Charge Nurse

For questions about this job, contact: Name: Becky Payne Position: Senior Sister/Ward Manager Email: [email protected] Phone number: 01133927435 Job Summary An exciting secondment opportunity which will last 10 months has arisen for an experienced nurse in orthopaedics. We are looking to appoint a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for the orthopaedic Ward L35 at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). We are looking for a dynamic Sister/Charge nurse, who thrives under pressure, and would be proactive and involved in continuous change and development of the ward, who can work collaboratively and as part of a large MDT. Applicants must be enthusiastic and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Knowledge/experience of audits, Mentorship, Orthopaedic surgery would be advantageous in this role however support for personal and professional development will be given according to the needs of the individual. Why you should join our Team The Trauma & Related Services CSU comprises of Trauma, Orthopaedics, Vascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery, High Dependency Unit and also the Major Trauma Centre. The role is an exciting one, involving direct strong leadership, and teaching, auditing and clinical skills to support the service. Ward L35 prides themselves on the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care. Currently Ward L35 currently has 27 trauma and orthopaedic beds. What you will bring to the role The successful candidate will be a registered nurse, preferably with experience in trauma orthopaedic or surgical nursing. Previous experience in ward management or team leadership would be an advantage. This role will involve working shift patterns flexibly across days, night’s weekends and bank holidays following full training and a supernumerary period. Excellent communication skills are essential as is the ability to be able to work both in a team and also independently using initiative to make decisions in a busy but rewarding environment. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond. Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.