CF Ward Lead Nurse – Senior Sister

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to lead Ward 26, home to regional adult cystic fibrosis services in the West Midlands. You will provide visible clinical and operational leadership, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety and experience, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

You will oversee day-to-day ward operations, staffing, patient flow and bed capacity, while supporting staff wellbeing and continuous

Qualifications

• Post-registration nursing leadership experience in a high-acuity setting.
• Evidence of quality improvement and patient safety involvement.
• Ability to lead a diverse multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical and operational leadership on Ward 26.
• Lead and develop the nursing workforce and manage day-to-day ward operations.
• Oversee patient flow, bed capacity, and resource allocation to ensure safe care.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
• Support staff wellbeing, coaching, supervision and professional development.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical governance

Staff development

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

NMC nurse registration

Post-registration leadership training

Tools

Electronic Patient Records

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to lead Ward 26, home to regional adult cystic fibrosis services in the West Midlands. You will provide visible clinical and operational leadership, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety and experience, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

You will oversee day-to-day ward operations, staffing, patient flow and bed capacity, while supporting staff wellbeing and continuous