Frailty Sdec Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Torbay And South Devon Nhs Foundation Trust; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Harbour Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service at Newton Abbot Hospital. You will lead day-to-day operations, coordinate shifts, and ensure safe, efficient patient flow for frailty care.

You will provide clinical leadership, support staff development and collaborate closely with the MDT, patients and families to uphold high standards of care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration and postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and health and safety obligations.
• Awareness of NHS plans and current ICO initiatives within Torbay Trust.
• Diverse and adaptable communication skills for MDT collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit and shift to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Provide clinical leadership and act as role model for the team.
• Lead Board/MDT rounds (SAFER) and ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Support staff development and maintain Trust and NMC standards.
• Collaborate with Harbour at Home team and MDT members.

Skills

Self-motivated

Clear communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Flexible hours

Short notice availability

Leadership & role model

Reflective practice

Decision making under pressure

Education

NMC registration

Postgraduate diploma / equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Do you want to lead an exciting new service and help shape frailty care from day one?

The Harbour Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service at Newton Abbot Hospital is launching, and we are seeking an experienced Sister / Charge Nurse to support the coordination and day-to-day running of this innovative new unit.

The Harbour provides a patient-centred alternative to hospital admission, delivering same-day assessment, treatment and discharge for older people living with frailty. This role is key to ensuring a smooth patient journey, maintaining high standards of care, and supporting staff within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.

As the Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse, you will:

• Take charge of the coordination of the unit and the shift
• Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model for the team
• Support safe, effective patient flow and high-quality care delivery
• Work closely with the MDT, patients and families
• Support staff development and maintain Trust and NMC standards

We are looking for a confident, adaptable leader who thrives in dynamic clinical settings and is passionate about delivering high-quality frailty and same day emergency care.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.
• To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients need and be adaptable and responsive.
• Support and develop Junior Staff
• Lead Board/MDT rounds (SAFER)
• Role model and lead the way to excellent care
• Work closely with the Harbour at Home team

About us

We are looking for a passionate and committed Band 6 ward sister/ charge nurse who has an interest in Frailty /Elderly care/ dementia care or is interested in gaining a broad knowledge around this fantastic area of nursing.

You will work as a Registered Nurse within a multidisciplinary team. To promote and maintain a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carers, visitors and staff.

To comply with the Trust's values and expected behaviours and deliver a high standard of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

To ensure care, assessments, treatment and documentation is delivered in line with Guidelines and to act as an advocate for patients, their families and staff.

Job responsibilities

• To provide a high quality service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards.
• To be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a no-blame culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together.
• Support and develop junior staff, act as a role model and lead the way to excellent care.
• Lead Board/MDT rounds (SAFER), delegate explicit roles and responsibilities.
• Keep up to date with Organisational developments, service delivery, clinical and administratively.
• Adhere to the NMC code, Trust protocols, procedures, Job description and Contract.
• Have an awareness of Budget and expenditure, not wasteful of resources.
• Be competent at using and supervising a wide range of specialised Equipment and confident with training.
• Support Staff in reflection, and critical thinking/learning.
• Work alongside the ward manager to develop your own knowledge and skills.
• Follow NMC Documentation guidance, alongside TSDFT Policies, and stay up to date with the Trusts Innovative IT systems.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Post graduate diploma degree in relevant subject or equivalent level experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Recent evidence of meeting PREP requirements
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of individual responsibility to health and safety and clinical risk
• Awareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives
• Knowledge of ICO initiatives within Torbay Trust
• Diverse and adaptable communication skills to enable effective communication with the MDT

Specific skills

Essential

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise care
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility on working hours and location
• Able to work at short notice and at busy times including school holidays / outside of normal office hours
• To be an effective leader and role model
• Ability to be able to reflect and encourage others to do so to enhance their practice
• To be able to work under pressure and make safe clinical decisions

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Frailty SDEC Ward Sister/Charge Nurse Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom