Junior Sister

For questions about this job, contact: Lucy Crooke, Senior Sister – l.crooke@nhs.net or 01132066858.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join the J42 Urology Ward team. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic senior nurse who is adaptable, forward-thinking, and committed to leading and embracing change. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and decision-making skills, with a creative approach to improving patient care.

The role involves working closely with the Ward Leader to enhance patient safety, care quality, and overall experience, while also supporting and developing staff at all levels. This includes encouraging, guiding, and facilitating the ongoing development of clinical skills, knowledge, and professional experience. The successful applicant will thrive in a fast-paced ward environment and bring the energy, resilience, and drive needed to support senior leaders, ward staff, and patients, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently delivered.

Why join our team

Urology sits within Abdominal Medicine and Surgery CSU. The ward is unique as it is the only urology ward caring for both acute and elective patients who require a hospital stay. The team works closely with the urology consultants to ensure patients are safe, well cared for, and consistently receive a high standard of care. The ward also collaborates with the wider urology departments, offering valuable opportunities for professional development within the speciality.

J42 is a welcoming and supportive place to work, known for its positive atmosphere, strong teamwork, and patient-centred approach. The team is frequently recognised for delivering excellent patient care, even in the face of challenging and high-acuity situations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Leader in providing effective leadership to the clinical team.
• Motivate, support, and inspire staff to deliver efficient, safe, high-quality patient care.
• Promote and deliver a consistently positive patient experience.
• Encourage the development of effective teamwork and strong collaboration across teams.
• Proactively identify potential issues and implement preventative measures, mitigation strategies, or contingency plans as required.
• Assist with the line management of the nursing team, including monitoring individual and team performance and attendance.
• Support the effective deployment of staff in line with patient flow to ensure safe and efficient care delivery.
• Participate in and support local and trust-wide recruitment activities.
• Assist in managing the appropriate use of bank and agency staff.
• Support the Ward Leader in investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, incidents, and other significant events.
• Contribute to the delivery of a safe, high-quality, and cost-effective service within agreed budgets.
• Identify, raise, and respond appropriately to concerns related to risk, safety, malpractice, or wrongdoing, in line with the LTHT whistleblowing policy and procedures.
• Deputise for the Ward Leader in their absence, as required.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. Our values are:

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time.

Our priorities:

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

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.