Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward 9B | Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Sefton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sefton seeks a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse to lead in the Acute Medical Unit. Applicants must be dynamic leaders with strong clinical knowledge, effective under pressure. Responsibilities include providing clinical leadership, managing care, and supporting nursing staff. Full or part-time options available.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, motivated, and aspiring leader.
• Experience in clinical leadership and nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership to nursing staff.
• Manage and coordinate complex clinical situations.
• Ensure patient care is delivered within professional standards.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

An exciting secondment opportunity within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) for a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse to join our team. There are 2 posts available and full or part time will be considered.

If you are a dynamic, motivated, aspiring leader who wants a challenge, and you are an efficient worker with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure while remaining focused on safe, high-quality care, we look forward to your application.

Interview Date – Week commencing 6 October 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff, ensuring effective running of the ward/department in the absence of the Department Ward Manager.
• Offer advice and support for colleagues to plan, monitor, implement and evaluate skilled and appropriate care for patients and ensure the provision of evidence-based practice.
• Work within the NMC Code and professional nursing guidance.
• Provide senior nursing advice and support to facilitate high-quality, individualised care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage and coordinate complex clinical situations, taking appropriate action in emergencies or unforeseen circumstances.
• Be clinically competent and confident in the use of specialised equipment in varied clinical settings; act as a clinical role model and leader for all staff.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence-based practice to improve quality of care; adopt a holistic approach to patient care.
• Contribute to setting and monitoring standards of nursing care within the ward; liaise with medical staff and other disciplines on patient care management.
• Ensure patient care is delivered within the Nursing and Midwifery Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct; promote patient and relative involvement in care management.
• Share responsibility for delivering patient care by all nursing team members on the unit; maintain safe drug handling practices in line with statutory and Trust requirements.
• Undertake appropriate training to expand relevant clinical skills and maintain safe staffing levels during shifts.
• Identify clinical risks and act in accordance with the 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 for new nursing staff.
• Monitor staff performance, participate in Individual Performance Appraisal and support revalidation.
• Deploy and utilise staffing resources effectively; support team members and assist in selection, appointment and induction of new staff.
• Ensure staffing levels and skill mix reflect workload and patient needs; assist with off-duty, annual leave, sickness and absence management.

Leadership Development

• Promote a learning-friendly environment; participate in staff education and development, mentoring learners and nursing teams.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors; assess learning and development needs of ward staff.
• Assist in development, implementation and monitoring of specialty-based teaching; ensure personal development is maintained for revalidation.
• Be responsible for continuing professional development and overall performance of a delegated group of staff; supervise junior nurses, students and HCAs to maintain high standards of care.
• Share highly specialist knowledge within the Trust and support ward and trust-wide good practice.

Budget and Governance

• Ensure effective use of resources, including stock management and equipment care/maintenance.
• Handle patients’ valuables securely; authorise timesheets for temporary nursing and support staff as appropriate.

Research, Audit and Personal Development

• Develop and implement methods of auditing nursing practice; promote awareness of current nursing research and apply findings where relevant.
• Promote dissemination of local/national/international research; identify areas for local audit, conduct audits and analyse data with support.
• Participate in data collection to improve patient care; maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for revalidation.
• Responsible for continuing professional development and identifying development needs within Trust processes.

This advert closes on Monday 29 September 2025.