The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Sister

The closing date is 26 September 2025

Job summary

To lead the team, organise the patients careReport to any issues and risks to our patients and staff in appropriate waysEnsure that all local and trust wide polices and procedure are followedlead a multi-disciplinary team approach in the rehabilitation of patients with neurological disorders.Lead in training of other all team membersControl and co-ordinate activities of the ward team in the absence of Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

Maintain and support high standards of nursing care and review these standards with the Ward Manager.Assist all staff to understand their role in the unit team.

Be aware of the economic use of ward equipment and stores.Undertake Audits to support IPC, CDS and medications managements Ensure adequate security, administration, proper use and recording of dangerous drugs in accordance with hospital policy.Ensure teams collective knowledge of new equipment being used.Furthering own professional development and that of others by ensuring that own clinical and professional knowledge is widened and enriched by attending study days and seminars as arranged through the in-service training officers.Ensure confidentiality at all times. The post holder's attention is drawn to the Data Protection Act 1984.Support ward manager in all duties to support and promote excellent patient care, patient flow and experience.

Main duties of the job

To support a large team with in 29 bedded acute neurology ward, 3 of these beds are for the assessment of Seizure .

To co ordinate our team on a daily basis, escalting staff and patients issues.

Plan safe staffing/skills and patients care need and attend meetings ward/board rounds.

To support ward vision and ward management team and retain GOLD accreditation.

Plan training and education support for team. To ensure ward routine is safe and appropriately co coordinated.

To administer specialised infusions and neurology assessments of treatment

Complete Audits ward review and investigations.

Support excellent communication throughout the team

To investigate and complete datix following PSIF principles

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

160-7441563

Job locations

The Walton Centre NHS trust

Lower lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level Registered Nurse (Adult)
  • Basic life support and 'extended clinical skills

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching/ mentorship qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-registration experience in an acute adult setting.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
  • Able to deal with conflict
  • Able to support and advise the team
  • Act as positive role model
  • Student nurse assessor
  • Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
  • Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality
  • Provide relevant clinical knowledge and expanded role
  • Competent in organising own workload and that of others
  • Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level Registered Nurse (Adult)
  • Basic life support and 'extended clinical skills

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching/ mentorship qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-registration experience in an acute adult setting.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
  • Able to deal with conflict
  • Able to support and advise the team
  • Act as positive role model
  • Student nurse assessor
  • Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
  • Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality
  • Provide relevant clinical knowledge and expanded role
  • Competent in organising own workload and that of others
  • Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

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).

Additional information

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

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre NHS trust

Lower lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ


Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre NHS trust

Lower lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ


Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward manager

Maria Cullen

maria.cullen1@nhs.net

01515564031

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

160-7441563

Job locations

The Walton Centre NHS trust

Lower lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ


Supporting documents

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