Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward 3D | Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse to join their Gastroenterology department. This role entails leading a team, ensuring high-quality patient care, and developing staff. You will supervise junior nurses, implement care plans, and promote a patient-focused approach. Candidates should have a nursing degree and clinical experience in leadership roles. The position is full-time and offers opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in nursing leadership.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Act as clinical expert and supervise junior staff.
• Ensure patient safety and advocate for patients.
• Manage staffing levels and ensure effective resource use.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Supervision of staff

Effective communication

Patient advocacy

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Gastroenterology department on a permanent full time basis!

The post holder is designated to take charge regularly of Ward 3D in the absence of the Ward Manager. You will be expected to lead a team of staff at Band 5 and below and set and maintain delivery of quality care. An awareness of the Clinical Governance Agenda is essential. The post holder will have responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans and will ensure optimal standards of care by acting as a role model. The post holder will be expected to take the lead for the training and development of all staff on the ward with support from the ward manager.

Responsibilities

• To act as clinical expert for nursing issues
• To supervise junior staff in the delivery of safe competent care
• Take appropriate action to address any issues or risk
• Promote a patient focused multi-disciplinary approach to holistic care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other AHPs
• Ensure a safe and timely discharge / transfer of patients
• Ensure that treatment prescribed by the medical team are carried out and that changes in patient condition are escalated as appropriate
• Act as advocate for the patient, respecting dignity, wishes and beliefs
• To contribute to supporting the unit manager and deputy unit manager in their duties
• To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care

About the Trust

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services

• Acute Care: Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
• Primary Care: Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
• Community Services: Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital for rehabilitation; urgent care at the Urgent Treatment Centre in St Helens town centre.
• Specialist Regional Services: Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital serving Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Awards and Achievements

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
• Provide leadership, management and team development as delegated by the Department/Ward Manager
• Co-ordinate clinical services and contribute to goals and benchmarking

Clinical Management

• Provide senior nursing advice and support to facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/carers in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
• Manage and coordinate complex clinical situations, taking appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations
• Be clinically competent in the use of specialised equipment; act as a clinical role model and leader for daily unit management and continuity of care
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, seeking evidence-based practice to improve quality of care
• Contribute to setting and monitoring standards of nursing care; liaise with medical staff and other disciplines
• Ensure care delivered within the Nursing and Midwifery Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct
• Promote patient and relative involvement in management and evaluation of care
• Share responsibility for delivery of patient care by all nursing staff on the unit
• Maintain safe custody of drugs and ensure compliant checking, witnessing and administration procedures
• Undertake appropriate training to expand clinical skills
• Regularly take charge of the clinical area, ensuring safe staffing levels
• Identify clinical risks and take action per Trust risk management policy
• Maintain nurse documentation to Trust standards

People Management

• Assess and develop action plans to meet individual development needs
• Participate in orientation programs for new nursing staff
• Monitor staff performance and support the revalidation process
• Encourage and motivate staff in personal and professional development
• Deploy and utilise staffing resources effectively and efficiently
• Support team members and refer to appropriate services
• Assist in selection, appointment and induction of new staff
• Ensure staffing levels and skill mix reflect workload and patient needs
• Coordinate and monitor off duty, annual leave, sickness and absence

Leadership Development

• Promote an environment conducive to learning
• Participate in staff education and development; mentor and resource for learners and the nursing team
• Contribute to a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors
• Assess learning and development needs of ward nursing team
• Support specialty-based teaching and ensure learning objectives are achieved
• Maintain own CPD and revalidation readiness
• Responsible for continuing professional development and performance of a group of staff delegated by Charge Nurse or Senior Sister
• Supervise and support nursing care of junior nurses, students and HCAs
• Share highly specialist knowledge and skills; involve ward patient care where unit allows
• Provide support for sharing good practice within the ward and Trust

Budget and Resources

• Ensure effective use of resources including stock management and equipment care
• Handle patients' valuables with safe storage and transport
• Authorize timesheets for temporary nursing and support staff as appropriate

Research and Audit

• Develop and implement auditing methods for nursing practice
• Promote awareness of current nursing research
• Introduce and apply research findings to nursing practice where relevant
• Promote and disseminate research findings to the ward
• Identify areas for local audit, conduct and analyse data with support
• Arrange collection and analysis of audit and research data as required
• Participate in data collection for audit and research as required
• Use data to contribute to improvements in patient care

Personal Development

• Ensure ongoing continuing professional development and identify development needs within the Trust process
• Identify self-development areas and training requirements in personal development planning
• Maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for CPD and revalidation

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025