About this role
Job summary
Are you ready to step into a leadership role and make a meaningful impact in diabetes and endocrinology care? We are excited to invite applications for the position of Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive team on Vickers 3 at the Northern General Hospital.
Our acute diabetes and endocrinology wards provide high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals with complex medical needs, including those with mental health conditions. Each ward has a unique specialty:
Vickers 3 is the designated haven for individuals with eating disorders, providing holistic and compassionate care tailored to their needs.
We're seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have:
A proven track record in delivering high standards of care.
Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
A passion for diabetes and endocrinology.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to inspire and support the team.
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in leading, inspiring, and supporting a team of skilled professionals. This position offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, influence patient care, and contribute to service development within a thriving, fast-paced environment.
You will be responsible for:
Delivering exceptional nursing care, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and compassion.
Leading by example, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.
Supporting the professional development and well-being of staff through mentorship, appraisals, and education.
Coordinating patient care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Contributing to the implementation of evidence-based practices and innovative approaches to diabetes, endocrinology, and mental health care.
About us
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 commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998. Possess or working towards a degree
Experience Essential
Relevant experience at AFC band 5 (or equivalent) Experience at managing long term conditions
Desirable
Experience of caring for patients with Diabetes and Endocrinology conditions. Experience of caring for patients with eating disorders
Further Training Essential
IV drug administration competency. Evidence of professional development. Basic IT/Computer skills
Special Skills / Aptitudes Essential
Excellent communication skills. Excellent organisation and leadership ability. Ability to work under pressure
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)