Job summary
Band 6 Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Fountains Ward (Trauma & Orthopaedics)

Are you a motivated, compassionate, and enthusiastic nurse looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for leading and inspiring others while delivering outstanding patient care?

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse to join our friendly and supportive Trauma & Orthopaedic team on Fountains Ward.

As part of our dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in providing high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting the professional development of colleagues and contributing to the continued success of the ward.

We take pride in fostering a positive and collaborative working environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

If you are seeking a new challenge, have strong leadership aspirations, and are committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and make a real difference to the lives of our patients while developing your leadership career within a supportive and rewarding team.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will:

• Be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care for our patients in the ward.
• Provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to nursing staff within the ward.
• Contribute to managing the nursing and material resources of the ward in a flexible and cost-effective way.
• Support the Ward Manager.
• Act as a role model and lead with honesty and integrity
• Support student nurses and junior staff

About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion

Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of this position please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Gemma Umpleby on 01423 553407 or gemma.umpleby1@nhs.net

Person Specification
Essential

• Registered Nurse - NMC registered
• ENB 998 OR equivalent to be either completed or due to be completed.
• 2 years working as Senior Staff Nurse
• Experience in acute surgical/orthopaedic nursing
• Supervisory experience

Desirable

• A Degree in Nursing or related field.
• Foundation Management / Leadership training.
• Experience in Change management.
• Understanding of role within the strategic objectives of the Trust

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.
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 further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).