Sister/Charge Nurse

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for Brearley 3 Ward. The role focuses on diabetes and endocrinology alongside general medical care, providing clinical leadership and supporting ward operations.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement while delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration.
• Experience in leading teams and caring for patients.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional nursing care with focus on safety, quality and compassion.
• Leading by example and promoting continuous improvement in patient care.
• Mentoring and supporting staff development through appraisals and education.
• Coordinating patient care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Implementing evidence-based practices in diabetes, endocrinology and mental health care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Site Northern General Hospital Town Sheffield Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum pro rata for part time staff Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 04/11/2026

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the team on Brearley 3 Ward at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Brearley 3 is a busy inpatient ward specialising in Diabetes and Endocrinology alongside the care of a wide range of General Medical patients. We have a well-established, supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, safe and compassionate care to our patients.

This is an exciting time to join Brearley 3 as the ward continues to develop its specialist Diabetes and Endocrinology service whilst maintaining a strong General Medicine focus.

As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership and support the operational management of the ward, working closely with the Senior Sister and wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care. You will be a visible role model, supporting staff development and helping to drive continuous improvement within the service.

The successful candidate will be an experienced registered nurse with strong clinical, organisational and leadership skills. They will be committed to developing themselves and others whilst promoting a positive culture that reflects the Trust's PROUD values.

As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in leading, inspiring, and supporting a team of skilled professionals. This position offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, influence patient care, and contribute to service development within a thriving, fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering exceptional nursing care, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and compassion.
• Leading by example, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.
• Supporting the professional development and well-being of staff through mentorship, appraisals, and education.
• Coordinating patient care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contributing to the implementation of evidence-based practices and innovative approaches to diabetes, endocrinology, and mental health care.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
• Possess or working towards a degree

Experience

• Relevant experience at AFC band 5 (or equivalent)
• Experience at managing long term conditions
• Experience of caring for patients with Diabetes and Endocrinology conditions.
• Experience of caring for patients with eating disorders

Further Training

• IV drug administration competency.
• Evidence of professional development.
• Excellent organisation and leadership ability.
• Ability to work under pressure

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here .

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. W hen you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organization.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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.