Band 7 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse Colorectal Surgery and Intestinal Failure Unit

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency seeks a Band 7 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for the Colorectal Surgery and Intestinal Failure Unit in Belfast. The role requires effective leadership, monitoring of patient safety, and a commitment to enhancing patient experiences. Candidates must be registered nurses with a nursing degree and at least three years of relevant experience. The post also emphasizes the importance of adherence to care standards and guidelines within a supportive environment, contributing to the organization's overall goals.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the live NMC Register.
• 3 years' post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience of working with General surgery patients for 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Promote and monitor safe and effective practice.
• Enhance the patient/client experience.
• Provide effective leadership and management.
• Contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives.
• Adhere to DHSSPS and NMC guidelines.

Skills

Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the live NMC Register

3 years’ post-registration nursing experience

Experience working with General surgery patients

Report writing skills

Computer literate

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Band 7 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse Colorectal Surgery and Intestinal Failure Unit

The post holder is accountable for their ward/department and will: Promote and monitor safe and effective practice; Enhance the patient/client experience; Provide effective leadership and management; Contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to DHSSPS and NMC guidelines for practice requirements and standards, for example, safe handling, administration, storage and custody of medicinal products.
• Adhere to Trust guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a culture of person-centred care within the ward/department.
• Promote a caring environment where equality and diversity issues are respected and patients/clients and their carers are enabled to be partners in their care.

Skills and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the live NMC Register.3 years’ post-registration nursing experience and with a Nursing Degree.
• Experience of working with General surgery patients for 3 years’.
• Possess report writing skills.Must be computer literate.

Further Information

Location: Tower Block, Belfast City Hospital.

Area: Derry or Londonderry

Closing date: 05 Dec 2025