Sister/Charge Nurse

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Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 30 March 2026

Swaledale Acute Frailty Unit (Frailty Admissions Unit) currently has 20 beds with plans underway to convert to utilise 2x frailty same day assessment beds.

If you enjoy a challenge and thrive in an environment in which you are always learning and growing as a nurse, then we want to hear from you.

As a band 6 on AFU, we expect you to be able to lead the shift and the team you are working with confidently and safely. Patient safety is at the heart of what we deliver here. Our patients are often acutely unwell and frail therefore requiring quick delivery of treatment and a team around them that can spot the signs of deterioration fast, alongside this the essentials of providing high quality care to ensure the safety of patients are maintained. The band 6 on AFU is key in collaborating well & building rapport with the MDT team and will attend daily meetings to ensure that each patients individual needs are being met and that a team approach is adopted to meet both medical and at times complex social needs are being met to support our patients.

good communication is vital within this role and building good relationships with other departments, colleagues, patients and relatives to maintain effective flow from the emergency department and transferring patients to other wards and ensuring safe and effective discharges.

This post is for 24 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

To support and work with senior nursing teams to provide support to junior colleague's, carrying out leadership tasks such as return to work interviews, sickness monitoring, new starter paperwork, shift management.

To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager, dealing with & escalating any concerns with regards to staff or patient safety.

To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients.

To supervise and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as an excellent clinical role model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered to the patients.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Job responsibilities

The applicant should have the ability to work independently and within a team, with patient experience at the heart of their delivery of care . There should be evidence of self-development, along with the qualification to mentor students. When in charge the expectation is to lead, support and motivate your team to ensure high quality care is delivered. As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will need to line manage a team of health care professionals and deputize in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Please see the Job Description & Person Specification attached for a full list of duties and requirements for the role.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• ENB 998 OR equivalent to be either completed or due to be completed.
• Leadership course
• Experience in change management
• Prev band 6 experience

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.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum (pro rata)