Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse
The closing date is 31 March 2026
Job summary
The post holder will be expected to: Be an active member of the multidisciplinary team by using professional judgement and assumingresponsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating clinical care for patients to meet their needs in a safe caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy and respect.Develop knowledge and skills within the speciality and will assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the ward/department within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.Supervise the working of health care assistants and support workers and support the training andassessment of student nurses.Demonstrate the trust values and behaviours for nursing and midwifery staff at all times.Demonstrate a duty of care to patients and comply fully with best practice standards and trust policies for personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections.
Main duties of the job
- The band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse will deliver quality care at all times
- The band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse will be aware of cost improvement and stock rotation issues within the department
- The band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse will recognise signs of change in the patients condition and act according to extent of role
- The band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse will be accountable for their own learning and training
- The band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse will be required input the staff roster
- The band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse will be required to complete audits
- Health and Safety guidelines must be followed at all times
- The band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse will be aware of their limitations in practice
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
Ability to work under pressure and cope with potentially distressing/emotionally demanding situations.
About us
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
Your Leadership Impact
Leading your Team to Success
Leading Into the Future
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
- Explore leadership within the NHS
- Promote Trust values and behaviours
- Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
- Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
23 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-DUG-7804567
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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