Senior Sister

Job overview

Senior Sister

• hours per week (Full & Part time positions available) (Internal rotation)

Permanent

Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata

Closing Date: 6th March 2026

Interview Date: TBC

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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• The post holder is responsible for clinical leadership through effective monitoring and implementation of standards and evidenced based practice; ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care.
• The post holder will provide direct management and facilitate learning and development within the nursing team.
• To lead the team to work within the RCEM standards.

Main duties of the job

• To take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the nursing team.
• To undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the patient as appropriate.
• To promote and deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide an excellent patient experience.
• To create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
• To undertake clinical shifts
• To work within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one’s own abilities and limitations

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams
• To manage the financial resources for the clinical area
• To lead on the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents related to own clinical area and ensuring learning is shared with own team and the Trust.
• To deputise for Matron in their absence as requested
• To ensure information on the Ward/Department/Clinical area information system is correct and updated regularly as appropriate.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.