Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse for a fixed-term maternity cover position. The role involves leading a clinical team, ensuring safe staffing, and contributing to practice development in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Acute/Oncology nursing and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Acute/Oncology nursing required.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading a clinical team.
• Managerial experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Monitor admissions and ensure compliance.
• Lead the AACU team and ensure training compliance.

Skills

High-quality care delivery

Evidence-based practice understanding

Time management and prioritization

Education

Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies

Teaching & assessing certificate or equivalent

Management Course

Post Registration Certificate in Cancer/Acute care or equivalent

Job description

Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6) - Fixed term Maternity Cover - 12 Months

Join the AACU leadership team in a fun, friendly environment with a good patient to nurse ratio. We operate 7 days a week with no night shifts.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Acute/Oncology nursing, strong leadership skills, and serve as a positive role model. Key responsibilities include supporting the Senior Charge Nurse, ensuring safe staffing, developing teams, and contributing to practice development. Excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential.

Main duties of the job

• Deputise for and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Maintain a safe environment, escalate issues appropriately.
• Monitor admissions, ensure compliance, and escalate breaches.
• Support and mentor staff, participate in personal development plans.
• Lead the AACU team, ensure training compliance.
• Assess, plan, and implement clinical care; maintain patient records.
• Organise daily work schedules with appropriate skill mix.
• Be aware of budget considerations.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are followed.
• Report incidents and complaints, investigate promptly.
• Adhere to trust policies and procedures.
• Assist in recruitment and manage sickness/absence.
• Participate in research and audits to improve practice.
• Maintain up-to-date IV training and clinical skills.
• Attend mandatory training days.
• Provide advice and support for emergency admissions.
• Collaborate with the medical team and MDT for patient care.
• Engage in continuous professional development and unit improvement strategies.
• Promote positive working relationships and uphold professional standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to NMC Code of Conduct.
• Participate in performance reviews and seek mentorship for development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
• Teaching & assessing certificate or equivalent
• Management Course
• Post Registration Certificate in Cancer/Acute care or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in oncology or emergency care
• Experience leading a clinical team
• Managerial experience

Skills

• High-quality care delivery
• Evidence-based practice understanding
• Time management and prioritization

Knowledge

• Commitment to professional development
• Confidence in assessing oncological emergencies and SACT toxicities

Values

• Demonstrate organisational values and behaviours

Other

• Team player

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro rata