Job overview
We currently have a vacancy providing an exciting opportunity for a B6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the leadership team within the Heart Centre, acute cardiology ward. You will participate in innovative & evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership & supporting the clinical team in close liaison with the Ward Manager/Deputy. We are a proactive team in developing the specialist skill required to deliver our services, recognising that investment in and training of individuals is crucial to delivering high quality patient care. You will act as a credible & professional role model whilst developing both personally & professionally to achieve your maximum potential delivering on the implementation & development of care standards to reflect the “Proud to Care” initiative & will ensure that nursing practice is evidenced based according to Professional & National guidelines.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse within an established multi-disciplinary team delivering, monitoring and evaluating current care, whilst participating in the development of new ways of working and practices both clinical and administrative to enhance the excellent service we currently provide.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, committed to the provision of excellent standards of care, a good communicator, and motivated to build on existing professional development.
The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse has delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical areas including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards on a shift basis.
The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will participate in innovation and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team in close liaison with the Ward Manager.
The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.
Person specification
Application form
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching
Appliation and interview
Essential
- NMC registration
- 3 Years post registration experience
- 3 years cardiology experience
Desirable
- Degree level study
- Evidence of Acute Cardiac Care course
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Staff Nurse with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke On Trent, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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