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
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