Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward F9

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to oversee ward operations in the absence of the ward manager. You will support staff, provide guidance, and uphold high ward standards while leading by example.

The role requires NMC registration, ongoing professional development, and leadership experience in an acute care setting. Fixed-term applications encouraged as per trust needs.

Qualifications

• NMC registration required.
• Ongoing professional development evidence appreciated.
• ILS & ALS certifications preferred.
• Nursing diploma or degree required.
• Willingness to work towards further qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Take control of ward operations in the ward manager's absence.
• Be approachable and supportive to all staff; offer guidance as needed.
• Lead by example and support junior staff to maintain ward standards.

Skills

Ward management

Empathy

Organisational skills

Clinical leadership

Venepuncture

IV Drug Administration

Decision making

Communication

Under pressure

Education

NMC Registration

ILS

ALS

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Working towards degree

Preparation for Mentorship

Job description

As a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be a visible personality on the ward who is able to take control of situations and manage the general day to day running of the ward, in the ward manager's absence.

You will need to be approachable and supportive to all staff and be able to offer advice and guidance when needed.

You will lead by example and support junior staff to maintain the ward's high standards.

Main duties of the job

For full details of the Job role and Person specification, please see attached Job description.

Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

About us

About Us

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge and provides acute and secondary care services.

We provide community services in West Suffolk, and specialist community services across the county, including nursing, therapy, and specialist services.

Ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation services are provided through community inpatient beds, including at Newmarket Community Hospital (NCH). A new Community Diagnostic Centre based at NCH opened in December 2024.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.

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Job responsibilities

For full details of the Job role and Person specification, please see attached Job description.

Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• ILS
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing
• ALS
• Working towards degree
• Preparation for Mentorship

Experience and knowledge

• Previous significant experience at Band 5 level
• Teaching/supervision experience
• Research awareness
• Awareness of the Trust's financial and governance goals
• Previous experience in an Acute care setting

Skills and abilities

• IV Drug Administration
• Able to act up for Ward Manager
• Organisational skills
• Venepuncture
• Cannulation
• Proficient with E-Care
• Able to work under pressure
• Commitment to delivering high quality service
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Reference number

179-8397038-M

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust