Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a Band 6Sister/Charge nurse onWard 310. The ward is a 30 bedded ward, which provides care to Neurological/stroke and general medical patients. The post holder will be expected to provide clinical leadership to our nursing and support staff alongside the existing Senior Sister. We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual who has excellent communication skills, and has the ability, drive and enthusiasm to motivate the team to provide high quality patient care. You will need to have good organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to demonstrate leadership. The Sister/Charge Nurse role involves patient and staff education and student teaching. Collaborative working is also a fundamental part of the role which involves working with the consultants, dieticians, Neurology CNS and therapists who all work together for the benefit of the patients Main duties of the job The successful candidate will: Support the Band 7 Ward Manager to lead a team of staff to provide a high quality service; ensuring excellent standards of patient care are delivered and maintained Deputise in the absence of the ward manager Provide effective support and leadership to staff, patients and carers on the ward. Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff Be a role model for the team and will motivate and inspire others to be the very best they can be Ensure all staff are supported to provide high standards of quality care Complete clinical audits and using them to shape/influence improvement projects Manage a team of staff ensuring there e-learning and mandatory training are kept up to date Manage sickness/absence Manage performance Be a vital point of contact for patients and relatives Be expected to assist with the general care of the patients Be visible and approachable on the ward Escalate concerns where appropriate Closing date of applications: 06th June 2025 Interview date: 20th June 2025 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Details Date posted 23 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 320-MED-1635 Job locations Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Education, training, qualifications Essential NMC registration & revalidation requirements Significant post registration experience, and experience at a Band 5 post Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience Desirable Evidence of leadership & management training/equivalent experience Experience and knowledge Essential Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff Desirable Assessor/Supervisor training / equivalent qualification Skills and ability Essential Will be able to hold responsibility & accountability for own decisions Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action Manages the clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising Previous experience of taking charge of a ward Desirable Evidence of quality improvement & clinical audit/research Communications and interpersonal skills Essential Good communication skills, written and verbally Person Specification Education, training, qualifications Essential NMC registration & revalidation requirements Significant post registration experience, and experience at a Band 5 post Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience Desirable Evidence of leadership & management training/equivalent experience Experience and knowledge Essential Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff Desirable Assessor/Supervisor training / equivalent qualification Skills and ability Essential Will be able to hold responsibility & accountability for own decisions Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action Manages the clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising Previous experience of taking charge of a ward Desirable Evidence of quality improvement & clinical audit/research Communications and interpersonal skills Essential Good communication skills, written and verbally Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, DE22 3NE Derby, United Kingdom