# Sister/Charge Nurse (Frailty Assessment Unit) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sistercharge-nurse-frailty-assessment-unit/3263c870-81f3-470e-af8e-345dfc9ed826 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sistercharge-nurse-frailty-assessment-unit/3263c870-81f3-470e-af8e-345dfc9ed826.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Northern General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Charge nurse - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pa/ pro rata for part time staff - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 24 hours per week (from 24hrs per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-16T10:55:58.021Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Care_Elderly/Care_Elderly-v8235139 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8235139?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 the Frailty Assessment Unit. The role is initially for 24hrs with the possibility to increase to full time. 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 nurses, care support workers and student team members, to take charge of the ward and coordinate working closely with Accident & Emergency, SPA and the wider MDT 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. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Relevant experience working in an acute setting - Teaching & Assessing qualification - Evidence of management experience - Evidence of personal and professional development - Ability to work autonomously - An understanding of patient flow in a busy acute area **Desirable** - Leadership Qualification - Audit / Research ### 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** - Registered Nurse (valid with NMC) - To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998. - Evidence of academic achievement or working towards Degree level of study. **Desirable** - First Level Degree ### Further Training **Essential** - Successful completion of Core, Relevant Specialist and Management Competencies - Commitment to continuous personal development. ### Special Skills/Aptitudes **Essential** - Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills - Excellent leadership skills - Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework - Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2420) - [job description (pdf, 112.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10701271) - [person specification (pdf, 32.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10701272) - [information for candidates (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2162) - [applicants - how we use your information (pdf, 87.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2165) - [getting to work at sheffield teaching hospitals (pdf, 212.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2163) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 124.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2211) - [a guide to using artificial intelligence and with your personal statement (pdf, 163.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2894) - [candidate application best practice guide - please read before completing your application (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2161) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.