Contact information
Matron Stacey Howell
Stacey.howell1@nhs.net
01924 546270
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Nurse to join our dynamic and fast paced Emergency Department at Pinderfields Hospital. This is a key leadership role for a nurse who is passionate about leading a team to deliver high quality, safe and compassionate care, while supporting and developing a diverse multi disciplinary team.
You will provide strong visible leadership, ensure excellent standards of care and play a pivotal role in service improvement in a demanding emergency care environment. The lead nurse will work collaboratively with the Quality and safety lead nurse and the clinical educator to ensure staff are provided with the resources, guidance and support required to deliver high quality safe patient care.
Main duties
The Lead Nurse will create, lead and maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation, whilst influencing Trust strategy and direction.
This will be achieved by:
* A commitment to patient centred values.
* Working with patients/families/carers to provide therapeutic care that anticipates and responds to the needs of patients.
* Developing a philosophy of care which involves the rights of patients, carers and staff.
* Creating a shared vision with the team, integrating and embracing risk taking, flexibility and change.
* Providing clear direction and leadership for nurses with regard to legal, ethical and professional dimensions of care.
* Promoting people’s equality, diversity and rights.
* Promoting an organisational philosophy and structure philosophy which enables appropriate delegation of authority to all levels and encourages staff to take up development opportunities, within existing or new roles.
* Facilitating an environment in which critical appraisal of practice is fostered alongside innovative practice.
* Being responsible for taking an overview of the contribution that other disciplines make to their clinical area and taking action to ensure efficiency is achieved.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Essential person specification requirements
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Recent experience in Emergency Care management
* Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
* Evidence of further study within speciality
Experience
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Recent experience in Emergency Care management
Skills & Abilities
* Lead, influence and motivate others
* Influence and lead service developments and delivery
* Demonstrate innovation in practice
* Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional autonomy and an understanding of professional accountability
* Function and contribute effectively to Trust wide initiatives
* Incorporate high quality evidence in patient centred care
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships
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:
We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
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
Skilled worker sponsorship
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