Sister / Charge Nurse

Job overview

Join Our Dedicated Orthopaedic Team on Ward 14

Ward 14 is a thriving 26-bedded elective Orthopaedic ward, providing specialist care for patients undergoing a wide range of orthopaedic procedures. Our multidisciplinary team works closely alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors and specialist nurses to deliver outstanding patient-centred care and support excellent recovery outcomes.

As a proud dementia-friendly ward, we are committed to creating a compassionate, inclusive and supportive environment for our patients, relatives and staff. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every patient receives safe, high-quality care throughout their surgical journey.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Sister/Charge Nurse to take a key leadership role. You will use your clinical expertise and autonomy to assess, coordinate and deliver exceptional care for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery, embracing the principles of Enhanced Recovery and the national Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme.

You will regularly undertake the Nurse in Charge role, coordinating the ward, delegating responsibilities and managing the day-to-day delivery of care.

If you are a passionate leader who thrives in a supportive team environment and is committed to delivering outstanding orthopaedic care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Lead, Inspire and Deliver Outstanding Orthopaedic Care

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Sister/Charge Nurse to take a leading role within our dynamic orthopaedic team. You will be responsible for the clinical management of a patient caseload on a shift-by-shift basis, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care at all times.

As a senior nurse, you will take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager, providing visible leadership, supporting colleagues and coordinating the day-to-day management of patient care.

You will play a key role in developing strong partnerships with community services to promote seamless discharge planning and reduce length of stay. Using your clinical expertise, you will recognise and respond promptly to patient deterioration, escalating concerns and initiating appropriate interventions to maintain patient safety.

You will lead the induction and ongoing development of new staff, act as a clinical role model, and create a positive learning environment that enables colleagues to thrive. You will foster a ward culture that reflects the Trust's values, promotes wellbeing, and ensures the highest standards of care for patients and staff alike.

If you are a passionate leader with a commitment to excellence, patient safety and staff development, we would love to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.

We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified.

For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.

If you are applying for a secondment, please discuss this with your line manager before applying. Any secondment offer will be subject to management approval and service needs. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.