Sister/Charge Nurse

Transformationunitgm; Bolton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Nurse to join their dynamic team in acute medicine. The role emphasizes evidence-based nursing, supporting operational management, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have substantial post-registration experience, strong leadership qualities, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration experience at Band 5.
• Experience of caring for acutely sick/deteriorating patients.
• Experience in teaching and assessing learners in practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care in a fast-paced acute environment.
• Support the Ward Manager in operational management and quality measures.
• Lead a team while ensuring nursing outcomes and performance objectives are met.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Compassion

Conflict Resolution

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (BSc / Dip)

Tools

ILS

ALS

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for aBand 6 Nurse to support in the delivery of safe, effective and evidenced based nursing care within this fast paced, dynamic and challenging area of acute medicine. The post holder will facilitate and supervise safe and effective care whilst supporting the ward manager in delivering day to day operational management of the unitand ensure safe nursing outcomes and key performance objectives are met.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

To work as senior nurse supporting the delivery of safe, evidenced based nursing care within CDU; and supporting the ward manager in the delivery of key performance and quality measures.

Do you have what it takes?

Are you confident, caring, and compassionate with the ability to inspire others in the delivery of outstanding patient care?

Do you lead by example, advocate for your patients and act as a positive role model?

Can you negotiate and influence change?

Can you deal positively with conflict?

Do you thrive in a fast paced, high pressure clinical environment?

Can you think on your feet whilst remaining calm and focused, whilst delivering good quality care to patients and achieving team and organisational objectives?

Are you a leader? Can you influence change? Do you enjoy a challenge? Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing journey and take on the responsibilities of this exciting leadership role in a supportive and well established team?

If so, you may be just what we are looking for…………

Working for our organisation

Here at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, our patients are at the heart of everything that we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. This is reflected in our latest CQC report. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for details of job role and person experience and qualification detail

Person specification

Experience

• Substantial post registration experience at band 5
• Experience of caring for a acutely sick / deteriorating patient
• Teaching and assessing learners in practice experience
• Positive 'can do' attitude to problem solving
• 2 years AE / MAU / Assessment area experience
• ILS / ALS provider
• Investigation Clinical incidents and PSIAs
• Leading a team of staff
• Band 6 Bridging the gap development program

Qualifications and Registration

• NMC Registered Nurse (BSc / Dip)
• ILS / ALS

The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high calibre skilled staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment.

We thrive on cultivating cultural architecture, if you have the right skills, attitudes and behaviours, in line with our Trust values, we welcome and appreciate the diversity you bring to our organisation.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits please click on the link below to see what current benefits we have.

From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Stephen Davis Job title Ward Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01204390733 Additional information

I am happy to support informal visits prior to interview. Please contact me on the telephone number above or via email.