About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to provide strong clinical and professional leadership on Ward 8, a busy 31-bedded acute vascular ward. The ward delivers complex care within a fast-paced environment and is supported by a well-established and extended multidisciplinary team.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the ward, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient-centred care. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical expertise, strong leadership skills and a clear commitment to continuous service improvement.
You will lead, support and develop the Ward 8 nursing team, promote a positive learning culture, and work collaboratively with the MDT to maintain high standards of care, patient experience and staff wellbeing.
Interview Date 25 June 2026 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Band 7 leader with a strong background in acute vascular or surgical nursing, who can provide visible, compassionate and effective leadership within a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. You will demonstrate clinical expertise and professional credibility, enabling you to lead by example and support the delivery of safe, evidence-based care for patients with complex vascular conditions.
As a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, you will have proven experience in ward leadership and operational management, including workforce planning, performance management, and supporting staff development. You will foster a positive, inclusive and learning-focused culture, ensuring staff are supported, engaged and empowered to deliver high-quality care.
You will work collaboratively with the vascular multidisciplinary team, contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives, audit and governance activity, and ensuring national and local standards are embedded in practice. A strong focus on patient safety, quality outcomes, and patient experience is essential, alongside the ability to manage change, prioritise effectively and maintain oversight of a busy inpatient ward.
The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking and dynamic leader, committed to continuous improvement within vascular services and aligned with the Trust's values and expectations of senior nursing leadership.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
The Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP has 24 hour accountability, including line managing, for their Theatre / Department. They must deliver quality care by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to ensure the continuity of safe and effective care at all times Deputises for Matron as required / appropriate
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE Essential
Evidence of achievement in current post and on-going professional development Knowledge and understanding of current relevant NHS policy context
Desirable
Specialist course in area of practice
SKILLS Essential
Have developed skills in professional accountability in a leadership role Good IT skills Intravenous drug administration Venepuncture and intravenous cannulation Scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality
EXPERIENCE Essential
Experience of leading a nursing team at SR/CN level or equivalent Relevant specialist qualification / experience Extensive clinical practice or specialist qualification in relevant specialty Experience of adult / child safeguarding Experience of managing and leading nursing / clinical teams Audit / research experience
Desirable
Experience of developing a nursing team at SR/CN level
QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Registered Operating Department Practitioner Current NMC / HCPC registration Degree level knowledge or working towards completion (i.e. on pathway) Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) / Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
Desirable
Master's degree Leadership / management qualification
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).
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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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)