The closing date is 28 May 2026
Position Overview
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in providing effective nursing leadership for a team of nurses, ensuring that the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct is at the forefront of the team's nursing care. In addition, the post holder will work closely with the multi‑disciplinary team to provide a high standard of individualized patient care, improving the patient experience. The position supports a clinical role in addition to assisting with the management of operational issues. Care will be provided to patients, their families and carers in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the clinical area and Trust policies and procedures, ensuring that values and beliefs are upheld.
Additionally, you will demonstrate continuing professional development, reflecting the needs of yourself, the team, and the organisation.
Candidate requirements: you must have substantial experience at Band 5 in an NHS acute hospital setting and hold a recognised student supervisor and assessor qualification.
You should be able to demonstrate evidence that you are working to the full Band 5 job description, and you should have the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and undertake significant additional management responsibility.
The position will be day shifts only, predominantly covering Monday to Friday; some weekend day shifts may also be available.
Job Responsibilities
* Act as a clinical expert in your area of practice.
* Take charge in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
* Participate in the delivery of care to ensure individual patient needs are met.
* Promote the development, implementation and review of standards, policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
* Assist in effectively leading and motivating staff in the provision of care and future service development.
* Promote evidence‑based clinical practice and assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in performance improvement within the unit.
* Act as a Link Nurse resource for a specified clinical area and disseminate information to the rest of the team.
* Act as a resource in nursing practice throughout the specialities.
Qualifications
* A teaching qualification
* Evidence of post‑registration development
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Current ILS Certificate
Experience and Skills
* Demonstrates significant cardiac experience, with a sound knowledge of reading ECGs
* Experience co‑ordinating and acting as the nurse in charge of a ward during the day
* Understanding of patient flow structure for the delivery of community and social care services
* Recent acute medical experience
* Awareness of up‑to‑date trust projects and issues
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