Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for managing the day to day clinical activities carried out on the ward. The role will hold key responsibility for shift management and ensuring appropriate staff and skill mix across the ward on a daily basis to ensure excellent delivery of patient care. The post holder will act as a role model for junior members of the team in the delivery of high standards of nursing care. The post holder will be a bleep holder and be expected to deal with complaints and queries from staff, patients and relatives. The post holder will also be expected to deputise for the supervisory ward Sister/Charge Nurse during episodes of absence.
Main duties of the job
Blyth Ward is looking for a dynamic, dedicated, and hardworking experienced trained nurse to develop into the role of Junior Sister or Charge Nurse. You will be expected to provide high quality patient care, support and supervise ward staff and take charge of the ward in the absence of the Senior Sister.
A passion for elderly care is essential.
This role will give you the opportunity to develop both your clinical and managerial knowledge and skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and highly sensitive information to patients and relatives using empathy and reassurance, gain co-operation where required and overcome barriers to understanding
- Excellent clinical skills
Desirable
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date specialist and professional knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Significant years of Band 5 Staff Nurse experience
Desirable
- Experience working in an elderly care setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Relevant post registration course
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This advert is for Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Blyth Ward with Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Kingston Upon Thames, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 Per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata). The contract type is Secondment: 12 months. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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