Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Transformation Unit; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Huddersfield is seeking a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for the Gastroenterology ward. The role is Band 6, part-time (30 hours per week up to 37.5) with flexible working arrangements and pro rata salary.

You will lead a 24-bed unit focused on gastro-related conditions, require at least one year of ward experience at Band 5, and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure compassionate care and high standards.

Qualifications

• Recent experience at Band 5 in a critical care environment.
• Evidence of self-development and clinical knowledge.
• Up-to-date professional knowledge.
• Leadership experience and ability to manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of a fast-paced acute medical ward and provide high standard nursing care.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and management skills to motivate the team.
• Be dynamic and able to work in a busy, demanding environment with flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Team leadership

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate in Critical Care

Management Certificate

Job description

Main area Gastroenterology Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

30 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 372-MED2740

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Town Huddersfield Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 24/11/2026

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/

Job overview

Are you looking for a challenge? Do you want to develop your leadership skills? Do you have the passion and commitment to make a difference?

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to work on our Gastroenterology ward. The successful applicant must have a minimum of 1 year ward experience as a band 5 nurse.

Ward 17 is a 24 bedded unit specialising in the care of patients with all gastro related conditions i.e. IBD, Alcoholic Liver Disease and all liver related illness/cancers, digestive/dietary conditions.

This is an amazing opportunity to be involved in the moving forward and development of this speciality.

Main duties of the job

• You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of a fast paced, acute medical ward, alongside providing a high standard of nursing care to all patients.
• In addition, you will be expected to work collaboratively with the Multi-disciplinary team as well.
• Excellent communication and management skills are imperative along with a commitment to build and motivate an effective team.
• Due to the high acuity/dependency and adverse patient group, you will be expected to be dynamic, highly motivated and have the ability to work in a very busy and demanding environment.
• All candidates must be able to work a flexible work pattern as nights and weekends are included.

Please read full job description that is attached to the vacancy documents details.This will be discussed in more detail at interview.

Working for our organisation

We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification below for full details about the role.

If you’re interested in applying or would like to learn more about working in our team, we’d be happy to hear from you.

Please contact the vacancy lead listed in the “Further details / informal visits” section.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Post-Graduate Certificate in Critical Care
• Management Certificate

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Recent Experience at Band 5 within the Critical Care Environment
• Evidence of self-development/clinical knowledge
• Up-to-date professional knowledge
• Experience of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of a Wide Range of Surgical Specialties
• Knowledge of local and national Critical Care strategies and guidelines
• Critical Care Course/Certificate
• Leadership Course
• Experience in a Band 6 Development Role

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of change management
• Proven ability to lead a team

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £46.40, Standard £25.40 or Basic £25.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £15 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

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.

Name Gemma Foreman Job title Ward Manager/Senior sister Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01484 355588

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