WHSCT Ward Sister / Charge Nurse Band 7 Ward 3

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Ward Sister / Charge Nurse for a temporary position in Derry/Londonderry. The role requires a Level 1 Registered Nurse with leadership skills and experience in acute care settings. Responsibilities include management of nursing staff, adhering to standards, and ensuring the delivery of person-centred care. Competitive salary offered between £46,148 and £52,809.

Qualifications

• A Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult) on the live NMC Register.
• 3 years post-registration experience within an Acute care setting.
• 5 years post-registration experience which must include a minimum of 2 years at band 6.

Responsibilities

• Ensure standards of care are maintained and developed.
• Provide leadership and clinical expertise.
• Manage the Department budget efficiently.

Skills

Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult)

Leadership

Evidence-based care

Clinical expertise

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

WHSCT Ward Sister / Charge Nurse Band 7 Ward 3

The post holder will be responsible for effective management of the department and be accountable for providing leadership to the nursing team to: Ensure safe and effective care and practice. Enhance the patients/clients experience. Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives. Provide effective management of Ward 3/Elective care/ENT.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the standards of care and practice are maintained, reviewed and continuously developed in line with DHSSPS, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), HSC Trust Policies, procedures & guidance.
• Ensuring that agreed professional and managerial standards, objectives and statutory requirements are met.
• Provide leadership, clinical expertise, and ensuring the delivery of evidence-based and person centred care.
• Manage the Department budget ensuring effective and efficient use of physical, human and financial resources.
• The professional development and line management of the nursing team.
• Creating an environment in which effective learning can take place.
• Co-ordinating the involvement of the multidisciplinary team, where appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

• A Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult) on the live NMC Register.
• Have a Nursing Degree and 3 years post-registration experience within an Acute care setting. OR Have 5 years post-registration experience as a band 5 including 3 years within an Acute care setting.
• OR Have 5 years post registration experience which must include a minimum of 2 years at band 6 within an Acute care setting.

Location: Derry/Londonderry - Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Rd, BT47 6SB

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum

Contract Type: Temporary

Weekly hours: 37.5

Closing date: 07/10/2025

Published date: 24/09/2025