Ward Sister

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for Ward 3 (Gastroenterology and Liver Medicine). The role leads clinical care, supports the Band 7 Senior Sister, and drives service improvements while upholding high standards of practice.

Your leadership will ensure safe patient flow, robust governance, and staff development within a busy acute medicine environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and up-to-date portfolio.
• Mentorship or teaching qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module).
• Leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Evidence of specialist training relevant to the clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, monitoring and implementation of high quality, evidence-based clinical care.
• Support, contribute to and assist the Band 7 Senior Sister in leadership and ward management.
• Drive service improvements while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Mentor and supervise Ward 3 team; coordinate safe admissions, transfers and discharges.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Advanced clinical assessment

Patient safety

IT systems

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Admission & discharge planning

Workforce planning

Education sessions

Change implementation

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Mentorship/teaching qualification

Leadership qualification

CPD portfolio development

Specialist clinical training

Job description

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.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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.

About us

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.

Use of AI

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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.

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

Other Role Requirements

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

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.