# Ward Sister / Charge Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-sister-charge-nurse/6084a239-49bd-4f77-b70a-50ff5f9358e2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-sister-charge-nurse/6084a239-49bd-4f77-b70a-50ff5f9358e2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** Aylesbury - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-24T11:30:45.554Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Buckinghamshire/Aylesbury/Buckinghamshire_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Community_Rehabilitation/Community_Rehabilitation-v8161458 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8161458?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Medicine for Older People team as a Ward Sister. This rewarding leadership role focuses on delivering high-quality care to frail older adults with complex medical, physical and cognitive needs. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care and improving outcomes and experiences for older people. As Ward Sister, you will provide visible clinical and professional leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. You will lead and inspire a dedicated nursing team, promote excellence in clinical practice, support staff development and contribute to service improvement. You will also oversee workforce management and help maintain a safe, high-quality ward environment. The successful candidate will have strong clinical knowledge, excellent leadership and organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities within a busy ward setting. You will be an effective communicator, a positive role model and an advocate for older people. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic nurse leader committed to delivering outstanding care while developing both their own skills and those of their team within a supportive and progressive Medicine for Older People service. ### Main duties of the job We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to lead the nursing and multidisciplinary team within our Medicine for Older People service. As Ward Sister, you will provide strong clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care for frail older adults with complex medical, cognitive and rehabilitation needs. You will have experience in ward management, leading teams, managing resources and driving quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes and experience. As an autonomous practitioner and visible role model, you will support and develop staff, promoting excellence in clinical practice, professional development and person-centred care. You will work closely with the Matron for Medicine for Older People and Ward Sisters across the Care Group to ensure the service vision and objectives are embedded throughout the division and Trust. A commitment to high clinical standards, multidisciplinary working and continuous improvement is key. We are committed to supporting your professional development and offer opportunities to enhance your leadership skills and specialist knowledge in the care of older people. If you are looking for a rewarding leadership role offering variety, career development, support and genuine job satisfaction, we would be delighted to hear from you and welcome you to our dedicated Medicine for Older People team. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. ## Person Specification ### EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Experience as a Band 6; Experience post registration and within the NHS - Previous experience as shift/team leader - Experience of teaching students, HCA’s and qualified staff - Previous experience in teaching, coaching, mentoring **Desirable** - Proven track record of innovation and leadership in Medicine for Older People - Proven track record in change management, team leadership and performance management ### SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES **Desirable** - The post holder may be required to work across all sites and will be required to travel between the sites in a timely manner ### SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE **Essential** - Evidence of participation in audit, research and development of staff **Desirable** - Proven ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them - Evidence of participation in audit, research and development of staff ### EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING **Essential** - Registered Nurse - Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification - Post qualification experience in relevant speciality **Desirable** - Management / Leadership Course desirable - Recognised qualification in Older Peoples Care, Dementia or Rehabilitation ## Documents - [ps ward manager (pdf, 240.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10465042) - [functional requirements (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10465043) - [ward sister/ charge nurse (pdf, 280.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10465041) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.