Sister / Charge Nurse
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Wakefield, WF1 4DG
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Secondment
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 September 2026
4 days left
Job description
The post holder will be a valuable part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team who provide effective patient centred care to the spinally injured pa...
- Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff.
- The ability to communicate and negotiate with patients and their visitors in order to promote their comfort, safety and wellbeing. To be aware of barriers to effective communication which may be evident such as cognitive, expressive and receptive impairment, embarrassment, anxiety, pain, fear, visual/hearing, impairment and to seek guidance from senior staff if required to implement strategies.
- Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team.
- To constructively challenge multidisciplinary practices which impact on care, providing drive and enthusiasm for effective planning regarding patient flow.
- To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and treatment and that they have sufficient information to do this.
- Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
- Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
- Maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
- Participating in the individual performance review process.
- Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
- Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
- Contributing to the Trusts Shared Leadership process.
Key requirements
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
- Teaching qualification
- Sufficient or significant proven experience as a senior band 5
- Evidence of participating in the development of patient care
- Experience within Spinal Cord Injuries
- Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate complex patient care
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to adapt to changing pressures at work
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work autonomously
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.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Qualifications
Essential
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Provenance
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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