Sister/Charge Nurse (Frailty Assessment Unit)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to professional development

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Balance between personal and work life

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse for the Frailty Assessment Unit. The role involves leading a team of nurses, care staff and students, coordinating ward activities and collaborating with the MDT to ensure high-quality care for older patients.

The position starts at 24 hours with potential to increase to full time. Applicants require first‑level NMC registration and an advanced nursing diploma, with evidence of ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Advanced diploma in nursing studies.
• Evidence of academic achievement or working towards degree‑level study.
• National practice assessor training, or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification (ENB998 holders).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver specialised nursing care programmes for a diverse range of patients.
• Lead a team of qualified nurses, care support workers and student team members.
• Take charge of the ward and coordinate its work.
• Coordinate working with Accident & Emergency, SPA and the wider MDT.
• Support the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in delivering the highest standard of nursing care.
• Provide support to patients' carers within the unit.
• Lead and support change across elderly care services.
• Work collaboratively with the MDT.

Education

Advanced diploma in nursing studies

Academic achievement or working towards degree-level study

National practice assessor training (ENB998)

Job description

This Sister/Charge Nurse post on the Frailty Assessment Unit sits within the Integrated Geriatric and Stroke Medicine Directorate at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It centres on specialised nursing care for older patients and leading a team of registered nurses, care support workers and students, working with Accident & Emergency, SPA and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role is initially 24 hours, with the possibility to increase to full time, and includes leading change across elderly care services. Applicants need a first‑level nursing registration and an advanced diploma.

What the job involves

• Develop and deliver specialised nursing care programmes for a diverse range of patients
• Lead a team of qualified nurses, care support workers and student team members
• Take charge of the ward and coordinate its work
• Coordinate working with Accident & Emergency, SPA and the wider MDT
• Support the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in delivering the highest standard of nursing care
• Provide support to patients' carers within the unit
• Lead and support change across elderly care services
• Work collaboratively with the MDT

What’s required

Qualifications

• Advanced diploma in nursing studies
• Evidence of academic achievement or working towards degree‑level study
• National practice assessor training, or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification (ENB998 holders)

Registration & licences

• First level registration, valid with the NMC

Experience

• Relevant experience in an acute setting
• Evidence of management experience
• Understanding of patient flow in a busy acute area
• Evidence of personal and professional development and commitment to continuous development

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills
• Managing and evaluating change

Other

• Flexible, highly motivated and reliable
• Commitment to working within the clinical governance framework
• Commitment to developing nursing and care staff
• Successful completion of core, relevant specialist and management competencies
• Working autonomously and as part of a team

Nice to have

• First level degree
• Leadership qualification
• Audit or research experience

What’s offered

• Commitment to professional development
• Policies to support balance between personal and professional life