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Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses who have the skills required for the role of a junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the in-patient Respiratory team. You will work with the Senior Sister and Matron to provide strong clinical leadership to the ward facilitating the delivery of high quality, patient centred care.
Is providing excellent Nursing care and getting the basics right one of your key drivers? Do you love developing others to become excellent at what they do? Is making a difference and doing the right thing fundamental to you? If your answer to these questions is yes, the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse role may be right for you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to support the complex Respiratory needs of the patients within the speciality and complete ward based training and education through mentoring students, supporting TNAs and Integrated therapists. They must be committed to evidenced based care and remain up to date with national recommendations whilst adhering to clinical governance. They will also be expected to partake in local and national audits.
The Sister/Charge Nurse role includes the provision of nursing care and clinical skills to a diverse range of patients whilst supporting colleagues and carers on the ward.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details regarding the post.
When completing your application ensure that you evidence how you meet the essential criteria.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience at AFC band 5 (or equivalent)
- Experience of caring for patients with Respiratory conditions
- Evidence of delivering education and training to patients and staff.
- Evidence of working collaboratively within multi- disciplinary teams.
- Evidence of leadership and management in a healthcare setting
- Evidence of applying research and audit in practice.
- Evidence of successfully managing & evaluating change
Desirable
- Experience of Pulmonary Hypertension
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Possess or working towards a degree.
Desirable
- Master’s level degree
Further Training
Essential
- IV drug administration competency.
- Evidence of professional development.
- IT/Computer skills
- Ability to apply healthcare governance principles.
- Leadership and motivational skills.
Special Skills / Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organisation and leadership ability.
- Ability to work under pressure
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This advert is for Sister / Charge Nurse with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata for part time.. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jun 2026.
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