Overview
The Jobholder will carry 24 hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward/department. They will provide professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team. The jobholder is responsible for developing and maintaining a ward or department's philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate, safe and quality care delivery. Through managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
Main duties / Responsibilities
* Provide leadership to the clinical team
* Support and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients
* Deliver a positive patient experience
* Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams
* Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available
* Work with the Matron to lead the development of ward/department nursing practice, reflecting the Clinical Service Unit and Trust business plans
* Work with the Matron or Head of Nursing to suggest and develop new roles/ways of working
* Delegate and empower staff whilst maintaining overall, continuing responsibility and accountability
* Line manage the nursing team, including individual and team performance, attendance, management and workforce planning
* Ensure the effective deployment of staff is mapped against the flow of patients to provide safe and effective care
* Support and participate in local and trust-wide recruitment events
* Manage the use of bank and agency
* Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events
* Deliver an effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope
* Raise and respond to concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrongdoing by following LTHT whistle blowing policy and supporting processes
* Deputise for Matron in their absence
About us / Our values
Our values are part of what makes us different from other trusts; they guide how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered. All actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. Additionally, the following core values relate specifically to this post: commitment to LTHT core values and behaviours, commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based care, in accordance with LTHT policies and guidelines; commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team; commitment to the clinical area, valuing the contribution of all team members and fostering a positive, creative working environment.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to redeploying at-risk staff to new roles; adverts may be closed, delayed or removed during this process. If there is a delay in shortlisting, please contact the named contact with any questions.
Details
Date posted: 10 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9298-CHI-0432A
Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS13EX
Job description
The Jobholder will carry 24 hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward/department. They will provide professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team. The jobholder is responsible for developing and maintaining a ward or department's philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate, safe and quality care delivery. Through managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
* Experience of leading and managing a team
* Ability to work under pressure
* Clinical leadership
* Standards of professional practice
Qualifications
* Registered Children's nurse
* Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
* Degree in nursing or equivalent relevant experience
* Leadership and management qualification
* Intensive care post-registration qualification
Experience
* Significant relevant experience at band 6
* Audit and standard setting
* Change management
Desirable
* Excellent written and verbal skills
* Able to prioritise own and others workload
* Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is available in the linked resources.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For information see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address: Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS13EX
Employer website: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/
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