Trainee nurse

Following recent investment to uplift our hospital-wide nursing workforce model, we are increasing our nursing leadership team to enable there to be a sister/charge nurse on every shift across the 24 hour period. 12 month fixed term contract
As a junior sister /Charge nurse you will care for patients with a wide range of conditions including, MI's, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disease, endocarditis, angiography, pacemakers, TOE's whilst being supported in gaining essential time management, prioritisation, delegation & leadership experience. Cardiology experience is preferred however we do offer a comprehensive cardiology training package. Excellent communication skills are paramount as you will be liaising with a wide range of departments from within the Trust & with other cardiac centres within the cardiac network. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
Facilitating the delivery of nursing care in accordance with standards, policies and procedures set.


Ensure local policy and legislation is adhered to in relation to the custody and administration of drugs.


Support the effective documentation of all nursing records, monitoring through audit that national and local standards are maintained on a daily basis


Maintain effective communication channels throughout professional and support staff on the ward


Provide professional advice and support to all members of the ward team, acting as a link to medical staff.


Participate in ensuring an effective learning environment is established and maintained for all trainee staff on the ward.


Practice Preceptorship and Clinical Supervision for junior staff in accordance with local policies.


Monitor standards by participating in Audit of Clinical Standards and policies.


Liaise with Clinical Specialists and senior colleagues to develop practice in the ward environment and enhance the role of the untrained and qualified nurse.


Develop local standards for care delivery.


To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment on the ward.


To provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals from the point of diagnosis and throughout treatment


NMC Registration
Rising Stars Training


Can demonstrate professional development in leadership and is able to use initiative.
Team building and working skills - able to lead a team to achieve results.
Problem solving skills - able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and to act as a deputy in the absence of the senior sister.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Airedale General Hospital