Ward Sister

East Cheshire; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse for Ward 3 in General Medicine, with Gastroenterology and Liver Medicine specialities. You will lead, mentor and develop the team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care for acutely ill adults.

The post holder will support the Band 7, drive service improvements, and uphold robust clinical governance and patient safety standards. An Enhanced DBS is required, and visa sponsorship is not offered for non-UK residents.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and portfolio.
• Leadership/mentorship qualifications or willingness to develop them.
• Experience in leading shifts and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist Band 7 in Ward 3 leadership and management.
• Develop, monitor and implement high-quality, evidence-based clinical care.
• Ensure continuity of service provision and maintain standards.
• deputise for Senior Sister as required and drive service improvements.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Leadership & supervision

Effective communication

Clinical governance & risk

Infection prevention & control

IT systems & EPR

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health) with NMC registration

CPD portfolio / ongoing professional development

Mentorship/teaching qualification

Tools

Electronic patient records

Job description

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse with experience in caring for acute adult patients within General Medicine at East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Ward 3 specialises in Gastroenterology and Liver Medicine, providing care for patients with a range of complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions.

The post holder will be required to support and work alongside other senior team members, ensuring effective clinical skills and knowledge are maintained at all times, acting as a role model demonstrating effective leadership whilst deputizing for the Senior Sister as required.

We are looking for someone who really wants to make a difference to our patients experience and who is keen to broaden their knowledge and skills.

The team have impeccably high standards and we are immensely proud of the service we provide. As such we are looking for a professional, enthusiastic, motivated individual who is keen to work alongside the team to keep standards high, and drive services forward in innovative ways.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse is to support, contribute to and assist the Band 7 Senior Sister in the leadership and the management of the Ward 3Team and to take a lead responsibility for the development, monitoring and implementation of high quality, evidence-based clinical care to ensure continuity of service provision and standards are maintained and improved.

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health) with current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development and upto-date portfolio
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module, Practice Assessor)
• Leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of specialist training relevant to the clinical area

Knowledge and Skills

• Up-to-date knowledge of evidencebased practice and national guidance (e.g. NICE, NSF)
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management processes
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and patient safety standards
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge planning
• Strong leadership, team-building, and supervisory skills
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
• Competent in IT systems and electronic patient records
• Knowledge of budgetary processes and workforce planning
• Knowledge of digital systems for patient flow, rostering, and incident reporting
• Presentation and teaching skills for education sessions
• Skills in service evaluation and change implementation

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience within the relevant clinical specialty
• Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
• Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
• Experience contributing to service improvement or change
• Experience using audit or reporting tools
• Experience of complaint resolution or patient liaison
• Experience of rota management, staffing allocation, or redeployment
• Experience of contributing to financial/resource awareness

Further Information

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.