Sister/Charge Nurse (Frailty Assessment Unit)

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

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a forward-thinking Sister/Charge Nurse for the Frailty Assessment Unit. The role is a part-time 24 hours per week post at Northern General Hospital in Sheffield, leading a nursing team to deliver high-quality elderly care.

The successful candidate will have NMC registration, an advanced nursing diploma and a proven leadership track record. Salary £39,959–£48,117 per year, pro rata for part-time staff, with NHS benefits and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration and current practice
• Advanced diploma in nursing studies or equivalent
• National practice assessor training or ENB998 teaching qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of degree-level academic achievement or working towards degree

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised nursing care programmes for elderly patients
• Lead a team of qualified nurses, care support workers and students
• Take charge of the ward and coordinate with MDT, A&E and SPA
• Support Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in maintaining high standards of care

Skills

Leadership

Autonomous working

Clinical governance

Education/Teaching

Education

NMC registered nurse (First level)

Advanced diploma in nursing studies

Job description

Sister/Charge Nurse (Frailty Assessment Unit)

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Care of the Elderly Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 24 hours per week (from 24hrs per week) Job ref 190-1964-DIR

Site Northern General Hospital Town Sheffield Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pa/ pro rata for part time staff Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 06/11/2026

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 a forward thinking, highly motivated nurse to apply for a post of Sister/Charge Nurse within the Integrated Geriatric and Stroke Medicine Directorate, specialising in the care of the elderly patients on the Frailty Assessment Unit.

The role is initially for 24hrs with the possibility to increase to full time.

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic clinical leader with a proven track record of strong leadership, innovative practice, highly developed organizational ability and excellent interpersonal skills to help lead our teams to deliver the highest standard of quality care to our patients.

The successful candidate will be honest, reliable, highly motivated and passionate about the delivery of excellence to service users. Driven to make a difference, you will have a proven ability to manage change and be able to demonstrate the drive and passion required to motivate and engage staff. Working collaboratively with the MDT, the successful candidate will be expected to lead and support change across the care of the elderly services.

Applicants must have a first level registration along with an advanced diploma in nursing studies.

Main duties of the job

This role is to develop and provide specialised programmes of nursing care to a diverse range of patients and support to carers within the unit, to lead a team of qualified nurses, care support workers and student team members, to take charge of the ward and coordinate working closely with Accident & Emergency, SPA and the wider MDT and to support the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.

Working for our organisation

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 ensure you read the DBS Employee Guidance Document at the foot of the NHS Jobs page, which provides further guidance on the requirements for this check and your responsibilities in complying with this check should you be successful at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 (valid with NMC)
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
• Evidence of academic achievement or working towards Degree level of study.

Experience

• Relevant experience working in an acute setting
• Teaching & Assessing qualification
• Evidence of management experience
• Evidence of personal and professional development
• Ability to work autonomously
• An understanding of patient flow in a busy acute area
• Leadership Qualification
• Audit / Research

Further Training

• Commitment to continuous personal development.
• Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
• Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change

Other Factors

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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 organisation.
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.

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 Julia Clarke Job title Senior Sister Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0114 2269181 Additional information

For additional details or to arrange a visit please contact Senior Sister Julia Clarke.