Location
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 Per annum pro rata for part time staff
Profession
Charge nurse
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
25 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
13 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

11 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Relevant experience at AFC band 5 (or equivalent)

  • Experience

    Experience at managing long term conditions

  • Qualifications

    Registered Nurse

  • Qualifications

    To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.

  • Qualifications

    Possess or working towards a degree

  • Further Training

    IV drug administration competency.

  • Further Training

    Evidence of professional development.

  • Further Training

    Basic IT/Computer skills

  • Special Skills / Aptitudes

    Excellent communication skills.

  • Special Skills / Aptitudes

    Excellent organisation and leadership ability.

  • Special Skills / Aptitudes

    Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

2 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Experience of caring for patients with Diabetes and Endocrinology conditions.

  • Experience

    Experience of caring for patients with eating disorders

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the team on Brearley 3 Ward at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Brearley 3 is a busy inpatient ward specialising in Diabetes and Endocrinology alongside the care of a wide range of General Medical patients. We have a well-established, supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, safe and compassionate care to our patients.

This is an exciting time to join Brearley 3 as the ward continues to develop its specialist Diabetes and Endocrinology service whilst maintaining a strong General Medicine focus.

As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership and support the operational management of the ward, working closely with the Senior Sister and wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care. You will be a visible role model, supporting staff development and helping to drive continuous improvement within the service.

The successful candidate will be an experienced registered nurse with strong clinical, organisational and leadership skills. They will be committed to developing themselves and others whilst promoting a positive culture that reflects the Trust's PROUD values.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in leading, inspiring, and supporting a team of skilled professionals. This position offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, influence patient care, and contribute to service development within a thriving, fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for:

Delivering exceptional nursing care, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and compassion.

Leading by example, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.

Supporting the professional development and well-being of staff through mentorship, appraisals, and education.

Coordinating patient care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Contributing to the implementation of evidence-based practices and innovative approaches to diabetes, endocrinology, and mental health care.

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.

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This advert is for Sister/Charge Nurse with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.

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