Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 11 August 2025

Job summary

Sister/Charge Nurse Band 6 Part Time, Permanent

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care was rated GOOD by the CQC and has paved the way for excellence in care. Do you want to be part of a team that is progressive, motivated, dedicated, and supportive? If so then this is the ideal opportunity for you to join Ward 44.

Ward 44 is a Care of the Elderly ward caring for patient who have a range of medical conditions. The successful candidate will be part of an integrated service working alongside the specialist teams.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with and support the department/ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department/ward environment. The post holder will supervise junior qualified and/or unqualified staff including student nurses whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

245-NAM6W44-07-25

Job locations

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-lyne

OL6 9RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

  • RGN with current NMC registration
  • Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Ability to supervise other nursing staff
  • Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
  • Risk Management

Desirable

  • Previous experience of relevant specialty
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Leadership Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of speciality

Desirable

  • Previous leadership experience

Other Factors

Essential

  • Flexible and Reliable
  • Professional and courteous attitude
  • Committed to personal and professional development
Person Specification

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

  • RGN with current NMC registration
  • Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Ability to supervise other nursing staff
  • Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
  • Risk Management

Desirable

  • Previous experience of relevant specialty
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Leadership Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of speciality

Desirable

  • Previous leadership experience

Other Factors

Essential

  • Flexible and Reliable
  • Professional and courteous attitude
  • Committed to personal and professional development

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Paula Carroll

paula.carroll@tgh.nhs.uk

01619225340

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

245-NAM6W44-07-25

Job locations

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-lyne

OL6 9RW


Supporting documents

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