Nurse Practitioner / Clinical Sister

Job overview

Are you a dynamic and compassionate nurse ready to lead and make a real impact? Clayponds Hospital is seeking a Band 6 Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Sister to join our forward-thinking Intermediate Care Team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where your advanced clinical skills, leadership, and vision will help patients recover and thrive following illness or hospital discharge. You’ll lead with excellence, support junior staff, and collaborate closely with therapy and community teams to drive high standards of care. At Clayponds, we value teamwork, innovation, and professional growth—making this the perfect place to develop your career while making a difference. If you’re ready to challenge yourself and grow in a supportive, progressive Trust, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Sister at Clayponds Hospital, you will

• Ø  Lead, coordinate and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in an intermediate care setting Ø  Use advanced clinical assessment skills to support timely admissions and effective discharges Ø  Act as a visible role model, supporting junior staff through supervision, education and mentorship Ø  Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient-centred care Ø  Promote a learning culture, encouraging reflective practice and continuous improvement Ø  Confidently manage clinical risk, respond to emergencies, and escalate appropriately Ø  Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills Ø  Remain calm under pressure and adaptable to changing service needs Ø  Commit to professional development and uphold the Trust’s values of caring, excellence, responsibility and togetherness

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.