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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, highly motivated nurse to apply for a post of Sister /Charge Nurse within the Integrated Geriatric and Stroke Medicine Directorate, specialising in the care of the elderly patients on ward Brearley 7.
We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic clinical leader with a proven track record of strong leadership, innovative practice, highly developed organizational ability and excellent interpersonal skills to help lead our teams to deliver the highest standard of quality care to our patients.
The successful candidate will be honest, reliable, highly motivated and passionate about the delivery of excellence to service users. Driven to make a difference, you will have a proven ability to manage change and be able to demonstrate the drive and passion required to motivate and engage staff. Working collaboratively with the MDT, the successful candidate will be expected to lead and support change across the care of the elderly services.
Applicants must have a first level registration along with an advanced diploma in nursing studies.
Main duties of the job
This role is to develop and provide specialised programmes of nursing care to a diverse range of patients and support to carers within the unit, to lead a team of qualified, support and student team members, to take charge of the ward regularly and to support the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working in an acute setting
- Experience of teaching/assessing and supervision of others in a clinical setting.
- Able to demonstrate implementation of change in practice
- Evidence of high level commitment to professional development
- Ability to work autonomously
- Experience of patient flow and coordinating the busy inpatient areas/wards
- Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
Desirable
- Proven experience of managing a ward; including management of rotas, team competencies, resources and staff.
- Knowledge of relevant Policies and Procedure at STHFT
- Organisational Mandatory Training Policy and Strategy
- Knowledge of the Stroke Pathway
- Current experience working in stroke service
- Evidence of research applied to nursing practice
- Evidence of management experience
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible, highly motivated and reliable
- Motivational Skills
- Commitment to the development of nursing and care staff
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registration Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable
- 1st Level Degree or equivalent or evidence of study at that level or demonstrable extensive experience
- Undertaken Stroke module
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of relevant professional development
Desirable
- Successful completion of clinical and management training
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines.
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This advert is for Sister/Charge Nurse (Brearley 7) 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 pa/ pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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