Sister / Charge Nurse

The post holder will be a valuable part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team who provide effective patient centred care to the spinally injured patient. They will act as the Trusts nursing clinical lead for the Spinal Injury patients. Providing expert tailored treatment, advice, consultation, support and guidance to patients, carers and referring trusts whilst working as a highly skilled, expert and autonomous practitioner liaising within multi-professional teams to promote and provide seamless pathways of care. The post holder will work closely with consultants to manage patients appropriately and gain support and advice to ensure continuity of care.

• Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff.
• The ability to communicate and negotiate with patients and their visitors in order to promote their comfort, safety and wellbeing. To be aware of barriers to effective communication which may be evident such as cognitive, expressive and receptive impairment, embarrassment, anxiety, pain, fear, visual/hearing, impairment and to seek guidance from senior staff if required to implement strategies.
• Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team.
• To constructively challenge multidisciplinary practices which impact on care, providing drive and enthusiasm for effective planning regarding patient flow.
• To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and treatment and that they have sufficient information to do this.
• Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
• Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
• Maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
• Participating in the individual performance review process.
• Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
• Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
• Contributing to the Trusts Shared Leadership process.

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. 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.

Key requirements

• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development
• Teaching qualification

• Sufficient or significant proven experience as a senior band 5
• Evidence of participating in the development of patient care
• Experience within Spinal Cord Injuries

• Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate complex patient care
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to adapt to changing pressures at work
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work autonomously

Key requirements

• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development
• Teaching qualification

• Sufficient or significant proven experience as a senior band 5
• Evidence of participating in the development of patient care
• Experience within Spinal Cord Injuries

• Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate complex patient care
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to adapt to changing pressures at work
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work autonomously

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• Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to apply).

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.

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)