# Sister/Charge Nurse

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## 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 Per annum pro rata for part time staff
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-25T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-13T08:15:52.018Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Sister_Charge_Nurse/Sister_Charge_Nurse-v8291286
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8291286?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.sth.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Relevant experience at AFC band 5 (or equivalent)
- Experience at managing long term conditions

**Desirable**

- Experience of caring for patients with Diabetes and Endocrinology conditions.
- Experience of caring for patients with eating disorders

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Registered Nurse
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Possess or working towards a degree

### Further Training

**Essential**

- IV drug administration competency.
- Evidence of professional development.
- Basic IT/Computer skills

### Special Skills / Aptitudes

**Essential**

- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent organisation and leadership ability.
- Ability to work under pressure

## Documents

- [staff benefits (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2420)
- [job description (pdf, 112.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10609288)
- [person specification (pdf, 80.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10609289)
- [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)

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