Sister/Charge Nurse

Job overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team on Ward 310 at Royal Derby Hospital.  Ward 310 is a 30 bedded neurology, stroke step‑down, and general medical ward, offering a dynamic and rewarding environment where no two days are the same.

We admit patients from the Medical Assessment Unit with neurological & general medical conditions and patients are transferred from the acute stroke ward once they are ready to stepdown to continue their recovery. This creates a fast‑paced and varied caseload, ideal for nurses who enjoy continuous learning and professional growth.

As a Band 6 leader, you will work alongside the Senior Sister to provide strong, visible clinical leadership to our nursing and support staff. You will play a key role in ensuring high standards of patient care, supporting staff development, and contributing to the smooth, safe running of the ward.

We are seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and compassionate nurse with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for high‑quality patient care. You will bring enthusiasm, motivation, and the ability to inspire and support the team. Strong organisational and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the confidence to demonstrate effective leadership in a busy and varied clinical environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey & make a meaningful impact within a supportive and forward‑thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Support the Band 7 Ward Manager to lead a team of staff to provide a high quality service; ensuring excellent standards of patient care are delivered and maintained
• Deputise in the absence of the ward manager
• Provide effective support and leadership to staff, patients and carers on the ward.
• Act as a role mode, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff
• Be a role model for the team and will motivate and inspire others to be the very best they can be
• Ensure all staff are supported to provide high standards of quality care
• Complete clinical audits and using them to shape/influence improvement projects.
• Manage a team of staff ensuring there e-learning and mandatory training are kept up to date
• Manage sickness/absence
• Manage performance
• Be a vital point of contact for patients and relatives
• Be expected to assist with the general care of the patients
• Be visible and approachable on the ward
• Escalate concerns where appropriate
• Manage complaints/concerns
• Managing datix, completing investigations and implementation of service improvements

Closing date of applications: 28 April 2026

Interview date: 12 May 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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