Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS; Halifax; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Nurse for a permanent position in Acute Medicine at Calderdale Royal Hospital. The ideal candidate will coordinate patient care, manage staff, and will have a Registered Nurse Qualification. The role offers a salary of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum and is part-time with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience working within Acute Medicine.
• Evidence of own post-basic education.
• Knowledge of Acute Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the patient journey through the unit.
• Managing a team of nursing staff.
• Conducting appraisals and assessments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Delegation

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Teaching/Mentoring Certificate

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 6 Post on the Acute Floor at Calderdale Royal Hospital.

Are you a Band 5 nurse looking for a chance to develop into a more senior role?

Are you a Band 6 nurse, wanting a new challenge and to gain experience in Acute Medicine?

If you enjoy a challenge and want to develop your skills further then this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job

• You will be able to develop skills and knowledge in Acute Medicine, leadership, assessment, caring for the acutely ill patient, and coordinating the patient journey through the unit.
• You will be able to acquire skills in staff management; inclusive of probationary management, incident investigations, roster management, assessing students and supporting new starters, appraisals, audits, service improvements and initiatives.

About us

We are a dynamic and supportive team. We have 60 Acute Medical Beds across 4 wards on one floor. The unit is ever changing, fast paced and forward thinking. Promoting quality and safety and helping to improve the patient experience.

We have a strong senior team composing two Band 7 Nurses, and 9 Band 6 Nurses with extensive experience in Acute Medical Nursing. We lead a diverse and forward thinking team of Band 5 Nurses and Band 4 Nursing Associates. We also have Trainee Nursing Associates, Health Care Assistants and Apprentices. We regularly support student nurses on their learning journey.

We offer 6 months probationary support, with training opportunities to develop your Acute Skills further. You will be supported by an established Band 6 Nurse and have a supernumerary period, in the early months of your employment. You will have monthly 1-1 meetings with one of the Band 7s, and an annual appraisal.

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 372-MED2500

Job locations: Calderdale Royal Hospital, Salterhebble Hill, Halifax, HX3 0PW

Job description and responsibilities

• Coordinating the shift and patient journey through Acute Medical Unit.
• Managing a team
• Roster Management
• Sickness Management
• Audits
• Leading ward meetings
• Link nurse role and training the team
• Incident Investigations
• Verbal Complaints
• Supporting staff in their probationary and training periods
• Completing Appraisals with your allocated team
• Assessing and Managing students and apprentices
• Please see attached Job description for further details.
• For more information or to come and meet the team, please contact Ward Manager Jodie Spencer/Holly Mileham on 01422 223738

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• Registered Nurse Qualification
• Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills
• Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration

Knowledge, experience & expertise

• Experience working within Acute Medicine
• Awareness of the Must-Dos
• Knowledge of Acute Medicine

Desirable

• Other Post Basic Qualification
• Leadership development programme

Communication & Relationships

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates professional leadership skills
• Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Calderdale Royal Hospital, Salterhebble Hill, Halifax, HX3 0PW

Website: https://www.cht.nhs.uk