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Job summary

Main area
Gastroenterology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
166-MEC-8109630
Employer
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Town
Chesterfield
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/07/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

To provide excellence in nursing care to our patients. To deputise for the Ward Leader and take charge of the ward. To provide professional nursing leadership, guidance and clinical advice to staff members. To assist in the effective operational management of the ward and flow of patients within the hospital, concentrating on the provision of quality care for patients

Main duties of the job

To provide excellence in nursing care to our patients. To deputise for the matron and take charge of the ward. To provide professional nursing leadership, guidance and clinical advice to staff members.

To assist in the effective operational management of the ward and flow of patients within the hospital, concentrating on the provision of quality care for patients.

The Sister / Charge Nurse is a vital role within our organisation.  Leading the Chesterfield Way supports the Trust’s objectives and ambitions - and sets out the behaviours and characteristics that leaders are expected to adopt and that all staff can role model, to make the Trust an even better place to work; and to support the best possible care for patients.  It provides a framework for leadership and supports individual progression through appraisal, career progression and personal development. 

Please see supporting job description and personal specification for further details about this role.

Do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions. 

Working for our organisation

Supporting our vision and values

Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.

Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together – providing patient care we can all be proud of., We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:

·       COMPASSION – treating everyone with kindness – welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values

·       AMBITION – Aspiring to be the best – reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing

·       RESPECT  – Valuing and appreciating everyone – listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits

·       ENCOURAGEMENT– Opportunities for all – supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see supporting job description and personal specification for further details about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • 1st level RGN
  • Demonstrable post registration professional development in general medicine
Desirable criteria
  • Diploma
  • Degree
  • A:S course

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience in managing acute medical patients
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in similar role
  • Contribution to change

Skills and Knowlege

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Risk Management awareness
  • Time Management skills
  • Excellent leadership qualities
  • Mentoring/Teaching skills
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of development of clinical skills
  • Corporate awareness
  • Negotiation skills
  • Awareness of service improvement
  • Audit skills

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Articulate/Confident
  • Team player
  • Initiative
  • Motivated
  • Flexible
  • Sensitive
  • Energetic
  • Enthusiastic
  • Decisive

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE values

Essential criteria
  • Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Libby Shipstone
Job title
Ward Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01246516389
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