Charge Nurse/Sister

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gorleston-on-Sea; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norfolk seeks a Charge Nurse/Sister to assess, implement and monitor care for patients remotely via telehealth, without direct supervision. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care on the virtual ward and manage workload with senior nursing support.

You will lead a team, advocate for patients, ensure accurate documentation, and uphold Trust policies while contributing to research-based practice.

Qualifications

• Assessor/supervisor course completed.
• Respiratory learning modules completed.
• Acute respiratory medicine experience.
• Good pharmaceutical knowledge base.
• Experience of medical and surgical pathways.
• Ability to lead and work effectively within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and documentation skills.
• Experience with remote patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out telephone assessments to monitor patients.
• Document all communication and changes to care plans.
• Liaise with consultant for MDT meetings daily.
• Communicate changes to multidisciplinary team.
• Lead a team approach to patient care.
• Advocate for the patient and maintain a caring environment.
• Maintain accurate records of care.
• Ensure safety policies and equipment use is followed.
• Lead role in research and research-based practice.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Remote patient assessment

Education

Assessor/supervisor Course

Respiratory learning modules

Job description

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Charge Nurse/Sister

The closing date is 16 November 2026

To assess, implement and monitor the care needs of patients safely within their own homes, using technology to view observations and conducting telehealth consultations without direct supervision.

To work alongside the multi-disciplinary team regularly to provide the holistic care to patients on the virtual ward.

The post holder will manage their workload and elevate any concerns to their senior nurse and/or consultant on call.

The post holder should at all times act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients.

Main duties of the job

• o Carry out telephone assessments routinely to assess and monitor patients with acute/long term conditions
• o To document all communication and changes to patient's care plan accurately and within trust guidelines
• o To liaise with consultant for multi-disciplinary team meetings daily and implement investigations & interventions
• o To communicate relevant changes promptly and effectively in patient status to the multidisciplinary team
• o To practice as a professional nurse, acting with confidence, authority and expertise
• o To be accountable for the assessment of care needs: the development, delivery and evaluation of nursing care for a named group of patients
• o To act as the patient's advocate, ensuring a caring environment - both physical and psychological
• o To maintain accurate and legible records of care
• o To liaise with other health care workers within the hospital and community to promote health, welfare and care of patients
• o To lead a team approach to patient care with emphasis on clinical development
• o To take a lead role in research and research-based practice
• o To ensure that the Trust's Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed
• o To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and that the working environment is maintained in good order

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Assessor/supervisor Course
• Respiratory learning modules

Knowledge and Experience

• Acute respiratory medicine experience
• Good pharmaceutical knowledge base
• Experience of medical and surgical pathways

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to lead and work effectively within a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Accurate documentation and attention to detail
• Remote patient assessment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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