Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse

The post holder will provide leadership and support to staff providing care to patients within a designated ward or department within the Combined Community and Acute Care Group.

To have 24 hours continuing responsibility for the ward whether he/she is on duty or not.

To ensure that the highest possible quality of care is delivered within the ward, and that it meets the expectations of individual patients.

To support the ward team to deliver high standards of care.

To monitor, audit and review care standards and ensure the ward is functioning at a high standard.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of strong leadership, able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and have experience in managing staff within a clinical environment at a minimum band 6 level. Applicants should be self-motivated, dynamic, and forward thinking and able to lead and develop the nursing team. Change management experience is also desirable.

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled communicator utilising effective verbal, written and IT skills to ensure patients receive timely, efficient evidence-based care and a positive patient experience.

A commitment to working within the clinical governance framework and demonstrating PROUD values is essential to this role.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers a comprehensive package to support staff health and wellbeing.