Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS hospital trust in Margate is seeking a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse responsible for the assessment and care of respiratory patients. You will oversee the ward's daily operations, support the Ward Manager, and ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff. The ideal candidate will have a flexible approach to shifts, including nights and weekends as needed. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the local community.

Qualifications

• Experience in respiratory care and nursing.
• Ability to supervise nursing staff and support management.
• Flexible approach to shift patterns, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Carry out care procedures with or without supervision.
• Oversee daily ward functions and staffing.
• Ensure safety and quality of care for patients.

Job description

Overview

As a Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse you are responsible for assessment and care of respiratory patients, prioritisation of treatment, delivery of care and evaluation.

Main Duties

• Carry out all relevant forms of care with or without direct supervision, demonstrate procedures and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff within the department.
• Oversee the day-to-day function of the ward.
• Support the Ward Manager with day‑to‑day management of the ward, ensuring staffing levels are safe, raising concerns and arranging cover when necessary.
• Manage post holders within ward establishment.
• Lead a team and ensure an appropriately skilled and effective workforce.
• Flexible working patterns: rotation to night duty and weekend working, including bank holidays.

Responsibilities for Fordwich Ward

• Support the Ward Manager in managing post holders within ward establishment, including registered nurses & generic support workers.
• Flexible approach to working patterns – rotation to night duty and weekend working.

The attached job description covers the expectations of a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse in more detail.

About Us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day‑to‑day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Contact

Name: Stacey Perry — Ward Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01843 234466