Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Global Marketing Group Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate and dynamic Nurse to join their team in a specialized respiratory care unit. This full-time role as a Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse offers the chance to enhance your leadership skills while delivering high-quality patient care. You will work in a supportive environment that prioritizes professional development and teamwork. With a commitment to excellent patient outcomes, this position is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in healthcare. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and provides exceptional care to its patients.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next level training

Qualifications

• Must have UK professional registration and significant experience in respiratory care.
• Desirable: NIV competency and mentorship qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team in providing high-quality respiratory care.
• Balance clinical and management duties while ensuring patient needs are met.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to problem-solve

Knowledge of clinical governance issues

Ability to manage stressful situations

Leadership and management skills

Patient assessment skills

Education

First level registration

First level degree in nursing

Evidence of post-registration education

Mentorship qualification

Tools

Computer/keyboard skills

Job description

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

About

On 1 January 2025 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust became one of the largest trusts in the UK following the acquisition of North Middlesex University Hospital.

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Key details

Location

Site: Royal Free Hospital
Address: Pond Street
Town: London
Postcode: NW3 2QG
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 6)

Specialty

Main area: Respiratory

Job overview

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Advert

Join Our Team on 8 East Ward!

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Nurse with a passion for Respiratory care.

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time post as Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse to come work on 8 East at the Royal Free Hospital.

8 East Ward is a dynamic 28-bedded unit specializing in respiratory care, featuring a dedicated Respiratory Care Unit at its heart. We provide up to Level 2 care for patients, and our team is highly skilled in Tracheostomy management and Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV).

As a Band 6 Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse, you will work closely with the Ward Manager, balancing both clinical responsibilities and management duties. This role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your leadership and people management skills while contributing to high-quality patient care.

Desirable qualification: NIV competent and completed the appropriate assessment or with significant experience.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

• Covid-19 Vaccination
• Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
• AT* - Apprenticeship Training
• By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.
• If you are an EU/EEA citizen
• Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• The Trust will request a DBS
• By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system.
• Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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

Values

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria

• First level registration
• First level degree in nursing or working towards
• Evidence of post-registration education/qualification relevant to specialty
• Mentorship qualification

Desirable criteria

• Intermediate life support provider.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting with recent experience nursing Respiratory patients
• Evidence of experience in conducting quality audits
• Evidence of skills in managing junior staff
• Experience of teaching and developing others
• Experience of working in HDU / ECU setting

Skills and Attitudes

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
• Able to recruit staff to world class values
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patients needs are met
• Ability to Care for NIV / CPAP / Tracheostomy patients / Chest Drains

Documents

• Band 6 JD (, 392.4)PDFKB
• Person Specification (, 392.4)PDFKB
• FR (, 940.0)PDFKB
• Nursing and Midwifery - benefits, about RFL, values and governing objectives (, 388.4)PDFKB

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Michael Gino Sarenas
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 02037582000
Additional information: 02037582000 ext 35914