Ward Sister / Charge Nurse

The practitioner should be an expert in the assessment, planning, and implementation of all areas of nursing care from a patient's admission through to discharge, supporting the ongoing development of clinical practice. They will manage ward or unit staff, including undertaking appraisals, rota planning, recruitment and selection, and the supervision of learners. They will support and lead a team of nurses in delivering high-standard, evidence-based, patient-centred care.
The practitioner is responsible for ensuring that all care is delivered in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, while maintaining all associated records. Through the use of clinical audit, research, supervision of practice, and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources., Join our team to lead high-quality, patient-centred care. We are looking for an experienced, motivated practitioner who can communicate effectively, even when dealing with complex or sensitive situations. You will assess and manage patients with changing and complex needs, planning, delivering and evaluating programmes of care across a varied caseload.
You'll promote best practice in health, safety and security, support equality and diversity, and contribute to service development and quality improvement. As a team leader, you will guide staff in developing their knowledge and practice, while coordinating, allocating and monitoring daily work. You will also help ensure the efficient use of physical and financial resources.
If you are committed to excellence, improvement and compassionate care, we'd love to hear from you., As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives., To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
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Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received, or if an internal redeployee has been identified.
For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.
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