Ward Sister / Charge Nurse (Capener Ward)

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for the Acute Frailty Ward in Exeter. This role involves leading a dedicated nursing team, managing patient care for older individuals, and ensuring high-quality service delivery within a multidisciplinary setting. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to improving healthcare for older patients.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older patients in an acute setting.
• Strong leadership skills and understanding of policies.
• Ability to work in different clinical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursing staff on the ward.
• Involved in teaching and developing staff and services.
• Ensure good patient flow and liaise with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Compassion for healthcare

Knowledge about Frailty

Managing complaints

Patient flow management

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Ward Sister / Charge Nurse (Capener Ward), Exeter

Client: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 11ffd67677ce

Job Views: 7

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

This is a fixed term/secondment role for months. The ward is called Capener-ACE based on RDUH.

The Acute Frailty Ward (Previously Known as ACE) is looking for a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to lead and manage the caring nursing staff of the ward. The applicant must have good leadership skills, passion, and compassion for healthcare for older people, with knowledge about Frailty and understanding of the service's goal to promote independence among older patients.

The applicant may need to work in different clinical environments such as Frailty SDEC and other front door areas, and be involved in teaching and developing staff, the ward, and the service.

About the Role

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More detail about the role

The Acute Frailty Ward aims to treat older patients within a multidisciplinary team to enable quick return home. The unit involves Geriatricians, Ward Doctors, Frailty Nurses, Admission Avoidance, and Community Teams. The applicant should have experience working with older patients in an acute setting, strong leadership skills, and a good understanding of managing sickness, policies, Datix, handling complaints, and PDRs. Ensuring good patient flow and liaising with Frailty Nurses and Site Management are also essential.

Working hours include weekends and bank holidays. The interview date is to be confirmed. The salary reflects the Agenda for Change 5/6 rates, with a pay award to be implemented later this year. For current NHS employees, this may be a secondment opportunity. The employer values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Further information can be obtained from Chris Vienne Gorosin, Clinical Nurse Manager. The post is a fixed-term contract for months.