Sister (Charge Nurse) | Band 6 Equivalent | Wards | Full Time | Permanent | Leeds – LS8
Spire Leeds is looking to recruit a sister (charge nurse) to join the ward leadership team of a ward manager and 2 sisters. The ward sister (charge nurse) will showcase high standards of leadership and clinical skill to lead the inpatient surgical ward at our hospital in Leeds. This role is a combination of shift patterns across the 24 hour period therefore we are looking for candidates who are flexible. We provide excellent training opportunities to enable you to develop your skills and progress in your career such as leadership level 5 qualifications, Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support and Clinical Supervision.
Spire Leeds Hospital, located in Roundhay, Leeds, has been treating patients for almost 30 years. Spire Leeds Hospital is amongst Yorkshire’s largest hospitals offering treatment across over 30 medical specialties including orthopaedic surgery, cardiology, oncology (cancer care) and general surgery. Treating adults and children and part of the award-winning Spire Healthcare group, multi-disciplinary teams provide fast, personalised healthcare.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Ability to lead and coordinate the inpatient ward on daily basis.
2. Troubleshoot and raise concerns to the Ward Manager or Director of Clinical Services
3. Support the nursing team, HCA’s, and Ward Manager
4. Delegate work to others.
5. Competent to make safe discharge decisions working with our consultant team
Who we're looking for
6. Qualified Nurse who holds a valid NMC registration with no restrictions or conditions
7. Excellent communication skills
8. Someone who can lead by example.
9. Autonomous decision maker
10. Strong Leadership/coordinator skills
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
11. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
12. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
13. Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
14. Free Bupa wellness screening
15. Private medical insurance
16. Life assurance
17. Free onsite parking
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
18. Driving clinical excellence
19. Doing the right thing
20. Caring is our passion
21. Keeping it simple
22. Delivering on our promises
23. Succeeding and celebrating together
24. Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people