Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Good verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Skills
computer skills
- Knowledge
Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge
Understanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance
- Experience
Good Basic Education and experience in the speciality
- Experience
Post registration course in the speciality
- management
Understanding of the principles of managing a small team
- Qualifications
Registered General Nurse
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Evidence of other courses and training appropriate to specialty
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced nurse to apply for the Sister/ Charge Nurse position in the Gastroenterology Ward C4 at St. Helier Hospital.
We are a 19-bedded unit that cares for a wide range of patients with Medical Gastro conditions, such as Liver disorders, Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis, Pancreatitis, and many others .
Candidates should have a background in gastroenterology or equivalent experience in a fast-paced acute clinical setting.
Oversee the care of patients with complex GI and hepatology conditions (such as acute upper/lower GI bleeds, inflammatory bowel disease/IBD, liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, and nutritional support like Total Parenteral Nutrition or TPN)
You should be dynamic, energetic and committed to the specialty. You will need to have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to take on this role. You should also be able to demonstrate experience and proven project management skills, evidence of maintaining standards and leadership within the clinical setting. Providing excellent nursing care should be a priority ensuring that high standards are continually maintained and developed further as practice develops/changes.
This role is also about developing others so you should enjoy working with, motivating and encouraging junior members of the team, helping to develop new skills and confidence. You will be fully supported by the ward manager, current team of nurses, and other healthcare support workers within the unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high quality nursing care working within a cohesive multidisciplinary team.
The expectations within this job description will be met through leadership, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward C4 with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £45953.00 to £54254.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Nov 2026.
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