Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aspirant band 6 sister/charge nurse to support the senior team on Ward 6A - General Medicine.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team, and take on a new challenge. Flexibility and willingness to embrace new ways of working dependent on service needs is an essential part of the role.
To provide clinical and managerial leadership for nursing and support staff
To deputise for the Departmental Manager in their absence
To take a lead on clinical practice and departmental issues
To work clinically in all areas of the department.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will demonstrate excellent leadership skills that are required to ensure safe care is delivered in these challenging times
Assurance checks - Audits Working clinically caring for cohort of patients Supporting Band 7 - team Appraisals, Monitoring EST, device training, e - roster, performance management, providing leadership on the ward.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assurance checks - Audits Working clinically caring for cohort of patients Supporting Band 7 - team Appraisals, Monitoring EST, device training, datix/complaints, performance management, student experience, providing leadership on the ward.
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This advert is for Sister/Charge Nurse with Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Huddersfield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata, per annum,. The contract type is Secondment: 12 months (to cover maternity leave). The application deadline is 12 Jun 2026.
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