Sister

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ashton-under-Lyne is looking for a Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6) to lead a dynamic team in the Integrated Assessment Unit. This role involves providing clinical and managerial leadership, ensuring patient care quality, and implementing improvements. Benefits include flexible working, generous annual leave, NHS pension, and more. Candidates should have experience as a Band 5 or 6 nurse, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to high-quality care. The closing date for applications is January 26, 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 5 or current Band 6 nurse.
• Ability to provide effective clinical and managerial leadership.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and ensure effective patient flow.
• Provide daily leadership to nursing and support staff.
• Develop a culture emphasizing patient journey and clinical outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Compassion

Job description

Sister/ Charge Nurse - Band 6

32.25 hours per week

Overview

The Integrated Assessment Unit at Tameside General Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic experienced Band 5 or current Band 6 to join our team as a Sister/Charge Nurse. We seek an individual who is efficient, enthusiastic, highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work within Urgent Care. A calm, diplomatic and caring approach and a commitment to provide high quality, safe and effective care is essential. You will be joining our friendly and dynamic multidisciplinary team with excellent standards and great work ethic.

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, ensuring patient flow, implementing programmes of change and generally supporting the Unit Manager in the effective running of the Unit.

Responsibilities

As a Sister / Charge Nurse you will provide daily clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff in the delivery of evidence based practice. You will be an aspiring leader with the ability to adopt a highly accessible and visible approach for patients, relatives and colleagues. You will have the ability to develop a culture of continuous improvement with a particular emphasis on the patient journey and clinical outcomes.

Values & Behaviours

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Benefits

Flexible working, 27‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Diversity Statement

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Additional Information

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 26 Jan 2026