Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Sister- Acute Frailty Unit

The closing date is 16 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the AFU team to cover for Maternity leave over 6 months. The successful applicant will provide excellence in nursing care to the population living with frailty. Will deputise for the ward leader & take charge of the ward. Also provide professional nursing leadership, guidance and clinical advice to staff members.

Main duties of the job

Key Result AreasThese are the key areas that support the purpose of the job1. To act as a role model, mentoring, coaching and supporting all staff.2. To promote the role of frailty care to stakeholders.3. To foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent approach to both internal and externalStakeholders.4. Monitor and improve quality care indicators relevant to the ward environment.5. To help promote and recruit into nursing vacancies.

About us

We believe that leadership is part of every role, that certainly includes the Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse.

Our Leadership Framework outlines the behaviours we expect of all our people; we call this 'leading the Chesterfield way' - it's about how we interact with all our people. The framework directly supports the Trust's priorities and ambitions, setting out principles that colleagues can role model to make the Trust an even better place to work, supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care. The framework also provides support for individual progression through appraisal, career progression and personal development.

As colleagues, we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:oCompassion: Treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values.oAmbition: Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing.oRespect: Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning, and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits.oEncouragement: Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

166-MEC-7519298

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Road, Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is 34.5 hours per week, working a combination of long days and nights across the 7 day week. Flexibility with shifts is preferred but a flexible working application would be considered.

Please see the attached job description & person specification for a more detailed overview of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is 34.5 hours per week, working a combination of long days and nights across the 7 day week. Flexibility with shifts is preferred but a flexible working application would be considered.

Please see the attached job description & person specification for a more detailed overview of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1 st Level RGN
  • Demonstrable post registration professional development in medicine

Desirable

  • Degree
  • ILS Course
  • Frailty Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in managing acute medical patients
  • Experience in managing patients living with frailty

Desirable

  • Experience in a similar role.
  • Contribution to Change

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Risk management awareness
  • Time management skills
  • Excellent leadership qualities
  • Mentoring / Teaching skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of development of clinical skills
  • Corporate awareness
  • Negotiation skills
  • Awareness of service improvement
  • Audit skills.

Care Values

Essential

  • Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Articulate / confident
  • Team player
  • Initiative/ Decisive
  • Motivated / Energetic/ Enthusiastic
  • Flexible
  • Sensitive
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1 st Level RGN
  • Demonstrable post registration professional development in medicine

Desirable

  • Degree
  • ILS Course
  • Frailty Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in managing acute medical patients
  • Experience in managing patients living with frailty

Desirable

  • Experience in a similar role.
  • Contribution to Change

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Risk management awareness
  • Time management skills
  • Excellent leadership qualities
  • Mentoring / Teaching skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of development of clinical skills
  • Corporate awareness
  • Negotiation skills
  • Awareness of service improvement
  • Audit skills.

Care Values

Essential

  • Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Articulate / confident
  • Team player
  • Initiative/ Decisive
  • Motivated / Energetic/ Enthusiastic
  • Flexible
  • Sensitive

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

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Road, Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Road, Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Leader

Rosalyn Blake

Rosalyn.blake@nhs.net

01246513259

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

166-MEC-7519298

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Road, Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


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