Sister- Acute Frailty Unit

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Chesterfield seeks a motivated Sister for the Acute Frailty Unit to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will provide exceptional nursing care, take charge of the ward, and provide leadership and guidance. A degree and relevant experience in managing frailty care along with excellent interpersonal skills are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post-registration professional development in medicine.
• Experience in managing acute medical patients.
• Experience in managing patients living with frailty.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellence in nursing care to the population living with frailty.
• Deputise for the ward leader & take charge of the ward.
• Monitor and improve quality care indicators relevant to the ward environment.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Mentoring / Teaching skills

Evidence of development of clinical skills

Awareness of service improvement

Audit skills

Education

Degree

ILS Course

Frailty Qualification

Job description

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Sister- Acute Frailty Unit

The closing date is 16 November 2025

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the AFU team to cover for Maternity leave over 6 months. The successful applicant will provide excellence in nursing care to the population living with frailty. Will deputise for the ward leader & take charge of the ward. Also provide professional nursing leadership, guidance and clinical advice to staff members.

Main duties of the job

Key Result AreasThese are the key areas that support the purpose of the job1. To act as a role model, mentoring, coaching and supporting all staff.2. To promote the role of frailty care to stakeholders.3. To foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent approach to both internal and externalStakeholders.4. Monitor and improve quality care indicators relevant to the ward environment.5. To help promote and recruit into nursing vacancies.

About us

We believe that leadership is part of every role, that certainly includes the Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse.

Our Leadership Framework outlines the behaviours we expect of all our people; we call this 'leading the Chesterfield way' - it's about how we interact with all our people. The framework directly supports the Trust's priorities and ambitions, setting out principles that colleagues can role model to make the Trust an even better place to work, supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care. The framework also provides support for individual progression through appraisal, career progression and personal development.

As colleagues, we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:oCompassion: Treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values.oAmbition: Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing.oRespect: Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning, and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits.oEncouragement: Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future

Job responsibilities

The post is 34.5 hours per week, working a combination of long days and nights across the 7 day week. Flexibility with shifts is preferred but a flexible working application would be considered.

Please see the attached job description & person specification for a more detailed overview of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post registration professional development in medicine
• Degree
• ILS Course
• Frailty Qualification

Experience

• Experience in managing acute medical patients
• Experience in managing patients living with frailty
• Experience in a similar role.
• Contribution to Change

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Mentoring / Teaching skills
• Evidence of development of clinical skills
• Awareness of service improvement
• Audit skills.

Care Values

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement

Personal Attributes

• Articulate / confident
• Team player
• Initiative/ Decisive
• Motivated / Energetic/ Enthusiastic
• Flexible
• Sensitive

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.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust