Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Job overview

Due to maternity leave we have an exciting opportunity for a  motivated individual to apply for the position of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to manage the  Multi-speciality Outpatients Department at Queens Hospital Burton. the department hosts a wide range of clinics including ENT, gynaecology and general surgery

You will lead the team, offer expert clinical advice and manage services to ensure the delivery of high quality, effective, and compassionate care. This will be in line with local, trust wide and national policies, procedures, values and behaviours.

You will need to be a flexible manager with a proven track record of leadership skills allowing you to empower and support your team.

experience at working at band 6  is an essential criteria for this post, experience working within an outpatient's setting is desirable. Post Registration qualifications and teaching/presenting experience is advantageous.

You will take overall responsibility and be accountable for all delegated nursing care within the clinical environment and be accountable for patient, public and staff experience.

You may need to travel to meetings at other sites so a car driver with access to a vehicle is essential.

This post would be great opportunity for a band 6 sister who wants to expand their experience as well as an existing band 7 who wants to expand their portfolio.

Internal secondment would be considered, please ensure you have your line managers approval before applying for secondment

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the day to day management of the multi-speciality  Outpatients departments, reporting directly to the Matron.

Managements of clinics including scheduling and clinician allocation and waiting times. Working with external providers and other organisations to ensure room bookings are in place and to escalate of issues to the senior management team.

Takes overall responsibility and is accountable for all delegated nursing care  within the clinical environment.

Accountable for patient, public and staff experience.

Constant liaison with the Clinicians and Operational team, working cross site where necessary.

Development and expansion of the services delivered

Staff development

Closing date for applications: 24 May 2026

Interview date: 5 June 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.

Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying or a Secondment.

If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.

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