Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust is seeking a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for Byland Ward at Harrogate District Hospital. The role involves providing professional and clinical leadership to nursing staff while ensuring high standards of patient care. Applicants should have a nursing degree and relevant supervisory experience. The position offers a salary of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata, and is suitable for motivated candidates looking for a challenge.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Fast track physiotherapy service

Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Experienced nurse ready for a new challenge in a band 6 position.
• Ability to motivate a team and provide professional leadership.
• Experience in Palliative Care and Nursing Supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to nursing staff.
• Maintain high standards of care for patients.
• Assist in training of junior staff and act as a role model.

Skills

Good communication skills

Leadership abilities

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Degree in Nursing

ENB 998 or equivalent

Foundation Management/Leadership training

Job description

Overview

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on Byland Ward at Harrogate District Hospital. The closing date is 23 September 2025

Main duties of the job

The post is suitable for an experienced band 5 or equivalent who feels that they are ready for a new challenge and who is able to motivate a team. The post holder will need to provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to nursing staff within the Ward and have responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of care for patients in the Ward setting and to ensure patients have a positive experience.

The applicant would need to have good communication skills and be able to work closely with patients and families/carers to provide specialist nursing and care. Be able to work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team, providing high quality nursing care for patients to aid them through their acute illness and through the rehabilitation process. To assist in the training of junior staff and students and act as role model.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached or contact Biju Varughese on [e-mail].

Person Specification

Qualifications

• ENB 998 or equivalent to be either completed or due to be completed
• A Degree in Nursing
• Foundation Management/ leadership training

Experience

• Experience in Palliative Care
• Nursing Supervisory experience
• Experience in charge management

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata