Job overview
To provide excellence in nursing care to our patients. To deputise for the Ward Leader and take charge of the ward. To provide professional nursing leadership, guidance and clinical advice to staff members. To assist in the effective operational management of the ward and flow of patients within the hospital, concentrating on the provision of quality care for patients
Main duties of the job
To provide excellence in nursing care to our patients. To deputise for the matron and take charge of the ward. To provide professional nursing leadership, guidance and clinical advice to staff members.
To assist in the effective operational management of the ward and flow of patients within the hospital, concentrating on the provision of quality care for patients.
The Sister / Charge Nurse is a vital role within our organisation. Leading the Chesterfield Way supports the Trust’s objectives and ambitions - and sets out the behaviours and characteristics that leaders are expected to adopt and that all staff can role model, to make the Trust an even better place to work; and to support the best possible care for patients. It provides a framework for leadership and supports individual progression through appraisal, career progression and personal development.
Please see supporting job description and personal specification for further details about this role.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see supporting job description and personal specification for further details about this role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in managing acute medical patients
Desirable
- Experience in similar role
- Contribution to change
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Articulate/Confident
- Team player
- Initiative
- Motivated
- Flexible
- Sensitive
- Energetic
- Enthusiastic
- Decisive
Skills and Knowlege
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Risk Management awareness
- Time Management skills
- Excellent leadership qualities
- Mentoring/Teaching skills
Desirable
- Evidence of development of clinical skills
- Corporate awareness
- Negotiation skills
- Awareness of service improvement
- Audit skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st level RGN
- Demonstrable post registration professional development in general medicine
Desirable
- Diploma
- Degree
- A:S course
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
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This advert is for Sister/Charge Nurse with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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