Band 6 Ward Sister / Charge Nurse

Kara Moran-Ward Manager Gate 36 01924 542603

About The Role

An exciting part time opportunity has arisen on the Surgical Assessment Unit for 14 hours Band 6 Ward Sister. This post is for internal candidates. The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of the Assessment Unit which is a high flow, high acuity area for all surgical specialities. We have a 27 Bedded Unit and 5 Surgical Same Day Emergency Care side rooms. The unit cares for multiple specialities and has an average length of stay of 72 hours, caring for over 1000 patients a month. The role involves working clinically and coordinating the flow of surgical patients out of the Emergency Department and ensuring the safe flow of patients both in and out of the unit. The successful candidate will act as a role model and source of support to junior members of the team and welcome and support students to the area. The role will involve monitoring and maintaining high standards of care on the unit, acting in the unit managers absence and additional duties such as answering Radar forms, providing feedback and ensuring patient safety.

Main duties

Provide the coordination of the flow of patients in and out of the SAU, ensuring that patient safety is a priority at all times and clinical care is of the highest standard.

Act in the Unit Managers absence and also support with delegated roles.

Coordinate and support the staff on duty on each shift, attend and support multiple ward rounds ensuring high standards of care and timely discharges.

Monitor and maintain high standards of care and complete audits which feed into the continuous improvement of the unit.

Qualifications

Essential person specification requirements

Registered Nurse NMC Registration Diploma level education (or equivalent) Evidence of ongoing professional development and willingness to undertake further development. Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing

Experience

Significant & proven post registration experience in acute surgical setting Experience in education, & assessment and the facilitation of learning in others Demonstrate recent experience of management of change

Knowledge and Awareness

Evidence of up to date nursing practice Knowledge of relevant government policies and modernisation agenda

Skills And Abilities

Lead, influence and motivate others Demonstrate innovation in practice Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional autonomy and an understanding of professional accountability Incorporate high quality evidence in patient centred care Develop and maintain positive working relationships Learn ward sister responsibilities and deputise in ward sister’s absence

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 in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

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

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