Sister / Charge Nurse | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking dedicated nurses for a leadership role in an acute medical ward. This position involves managing patient care, supporting a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring high standards of compassionate care. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Nurse qualification and experience in leading teams. Competitive benefits and a flexible work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver patient-centered care.
• Experience managing a variety of medical conditions.
• Excellent decision-making and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred care from admission to discharge.
• Coordinate the ward, manage patient care, and ensure efficient flow.
• Supervise and guide junior staff to maintain high care standards.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate nurses to join Ward T4. We are a 28-bedded, mixed-gender, acute and general medical ward on a temporary basis on a 9 month secondment to cover maternity leave. Our nurses play a key role in providing high-quality care to a diverse patient group, supporting them from admission through to discharge.

About T4

• 28-bedded acute and general medical ward across two areas
• Mixed-gender patient care
• Fast-paced environment with a broad range of medical conditions, specialising in diabetes

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred care across the full spectrum of the patient journey, from admission to discharge
• Work as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and ensure safe, effective care
• Manage a variety of medical conditions in an acute setting, responding to the changing needs of patients

Band 6 Leadership Responsibilities

• Shift Coordination: Take charge of the ward, coordinating and managing patient care throughout the shift, ensuring efficient patient flow and maintaining continuity of care
• Staff Management: Lead and supervise the nursing team, providing guidance and support to junior staff members, delegating tasks appropriately, and ensuring that care is delivered to the highest standard
• Patient Care: Ensure that all patients receive safe, compassionate, and high-quality care, meeting both their physical and emotional needs
• Clinical Leadership: Act as a role model and mentor, promoting best practices in clinical care, infection control, and patient safety
• Decision Making: Make informed clinical decisions and manage complex situations, escalating issues to senior management when necessary
• Training and Development: Support the professional development of staff, facilitating training and contributing to appraisals and competency assessments

This leadership role demands excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, ensuring the smooth operation of the ward and the delivery of outstanding patient care.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025