Charge Nurse

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS FT; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6) to join their Integrated Assessment Unit. This role involves leading nursing staff, ensuring patient care, and promoting a culture of improvement. A calm and caring approach, along with Band 5 or current Band 6 experience, is essential. The position offers flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package that includes annual leave, NHS Pension, and various support programmes.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Qualifications

• Band 5 experience or current Band 6.
• Efficient, enthusiastic, highly motivated individual.
• Calm, diplomatic, and caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of patient care needs and ensuring patient flow.
• Providing clinical and managerial leadership to staff.
• Developing a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Management skills

Leadership

Job description

Job Title

Sister/Charge Nurse – Band 6 – 32.25 hours per week.

Overview

The Integrated Assessment Unit at Tameside General Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic experienced Band 5 or current Band 6 to join our team as a Sister/Charge Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• The post holder is responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, ensuring patient flow, implementing programmes of change and generally supporting the Unit Manager in the effective running of the Unit.
• Provide daily clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff in the delivery of evidence based practice.
• Act as an aspiring leader with the ability to adopt a highly accessible and visible approach for patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement with a particular emphasis on the patient journey and clinical outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills

Band 5 experience or current Band 6. Efficient, enthusiastic, highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A calm, diplomatic and caring approach and a commitment to provide high quality, safe and effective care.

Vision

Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

Values & Behaviours

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & disabled people.

Benefits

Flexible working, 27‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emilee Fullaway
Job title: Unit Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 0161 922 6902