Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-MED2514-A
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Huddersfield
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
Are you looking for a challenge? Do you want to develop your leadership skills? Do you have the passion and commitment to make a difference?
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to work on our Gastroenterology ward. The successful applicant must have a minimum of 1 year ward experience as a band 5 nurse.
Ward 17 is a 24 bedded unit specialising in the care of patients with all gastro related conditions i.e. IBD, Alcoholic Liver Disease and all liver related illness/cancers, digestive/dietary conditions.
This is an amazing opportunity to be involved in the moving forward and development of this speciality.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of a fast paced, acute medical ward, alongside providing a high standard of nursing care to all patients. In addition, you will be expected to work collaboratively with the Multi-disciplinary team as well.
Excellent communication and management skills are imperative along with a commitment to build and motivate an effective team.
Due to the high acuity/dependency and adverse patient group, you will be expected to be dynamic, highly motivated and have the ability to work in a very busy and demanding environment.
All candidates must be able to work a flexible work pattern as nights and weekends are included.
Working for our organisation
This is an opportunity to join a forward thinking and energetic team, promoting a positive culture to deliver quality care to our patients.
Gastroenterology is a vastly expanding speciality that has many areas to specialise and develop, personal development and growth is strongly encouraged by the ward.
Future reconfiguration will present many opportunities which will be supported and encouraged by the trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read full job description that is attached to the vacancy documents details. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Mentorship Experience
- Mentorship/Preceptorship Qualification
- First Level Registration
Desirable criteria
- Management Certificate
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- Recent Experience at Band 5 within the Critical Care Environment
- Evidence of self-development/clinical knowledge
- Up-to-date professional knowledge
- Knowledge of local and national Critical Care strategies and guidelines
- Experience of evidence-based practice
Desirable criteria
- Leadership Course
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- FIRST LEVEL REGISTRATION DIPLOMA/ DEGREE
- TEACHING/MENTORING CERTIFICATE
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gemma Foreman
- Job title
- Ward Manager/Senior sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01484 355588
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