About this job
Are you looking for an exciting challenge with learning opportunities?
Are you a highly motivated and dynamic individual?
A very exciting opportunity has arisen in our Outpatients Department at Northwich Infirmary for a band 6 Sister.
We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who is passionate about delivering high standards of nursing care to ensure a positive patient experience.
You need to have excellent communication skills and be prepared to work in a busy environment which will be in turn rewarding and exciting.
We would welcome applications from individuals with a good foundation of post registration experience, a current student assessor or equivalent, leadership experience.
It is essential that the successful candidate is professional, diplomatic and caring as you will be challenged with the varied demands of the ward.
You must have the ability to prioritise your working day under pressure.
If you are enthusiastic, open to change and innovation and highly motivated then we would encourage you to apply.
We encourage and welcome applicants to carry out an informal visit to our unit and we are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients.
We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care in the outpatients setting, utilising research as appropriate and supporting junior colleagues with this.
* Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.
* Be designated to manage the clinic for the duration of shift by the clinic manager.
* Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
* Support the management of a specific group of patients and deliver evidence based nursing care to the highest standard.
* Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation.
* Respond to and prioritise a wide range of demands and tasks in a rapidly changing environment, liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Contribute to the promotion of effective, appropriate and timely information and education to patients and relatives.
* Work across sites if required and deputise for B7 manager.
Key Qualifications
* Good foundation of post registration experience.
* Current student assessor or equivalent.
* Leadership experience.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Professional, diplomatic and caring attitude.
* Ability to prioritise under pressure.
* Enthusiasm, openness to change and innovation, high motivation.
Closing date: 21 Jan 2026.
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