Sister / Charge Nurse
Job Description
Location: Wakefield, Dewsbury, Pontefract (Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust)
Positions Available:
- 1x Full-time secondment (2 years)
- 1x Part-time permanent (34.5 hours/week)
Closing Date: Please apply as soon as possible
Contact: Athina Blore – athina.blore@nhs.net | 01924 542045
About the Role
We are looking for two experienced and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialists to join our spinal injury service. These roles are vital in providing specialist care and leadership across our Trust. As the nursing clinical lead for spinal cord injury, you will offer expert, patient-focused support and collaborate with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, high-quality care.
You will act as an expert practitioner, delivering tailored treatment plans and helping drive service innovation and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical leadership in spinal injury care across the Trust.
- Develop and implement clinical guidelines, policies, and best practices.
- Contribute to clinical audits, service evaluations, and research initiatives.
- Maintain high-quality patient records and ensure confidentiality and dignity.
- Offer guidance and consultation to patients, carers, and staff from referring organisations.
- Work across professional boundaries to ensure integrated patient pathways.
- Support patients in making informed decisions and engage them in their treatment planning.
- Liaise with national and local spinal injury experts to drive innovation and service improvement.
- Stay up to date with national and regional developments in health and social care legislation.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven expertise in spinal cord injury care and complex rehabilitation.
- Strong communication and leadership skills across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to manage a caseload autonomously and prioritise effectively.
- Professional, compassionate, and supportive approach to patient care.
- Dedication to continuous improvement and service development.
- A commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of healthcare delivery.
Clinical Leadership and Practice
- Champion a philosophy of care that respects the rights and dignity of patients.
- Promote best practice in communication, recognising and addressing barriers to effective engagement.
- Participate in performance reviews and support the delivery of the Trust’s Nursing Charter.
- Lead by example and act as a visible and supportive figure for staff, patients, and carers.
- Contribute to effective team working, service planning, and conflict resolution.
- Identify and implement strategies to improve patient flow and care delivery.
- Ensure that referrals are prioritised based on clinical need and patient outcomes.
About the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
We are a large, inclusive acute Trust serving over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. With more than 10,000 staff, our services span across three hospitals—Pinderfields, Dewsbury, and Pontefract—and community locations. We are proud to foster an open, respectful, and supportive environment where innovation and staff wellbeing are at the forefront.
We support staff with a range of development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and inclusive practices. Our diverse teams include staff from all walks of life, and we are especially committed to increasing representation of underrepresented groups including LGBTQ+, disabled, and ethnically diverse individuals.
Staff Benefits
- NHS Pension Scheme
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
- Access to onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to Work and home electronics schemes
- Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
- Flexible working options and carer-friendly policies
- Career development, training, and mentorship opportunities
- Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship available
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Mid Yorkshire NHS Staff Benefits
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