Sister/Charge Nurse

1 month ago


Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom NHS Blood and Transplant Full time

Job Summary

At NHS Blood and Transplant we are responsible for blood, organ, tissue, and stem cell donation and carrying out cutting edge research along with providing specialist services to hospitals. It takes all types of volunteer donors to make the donations we need, and it takes all types of people to ensure our life saving work goes ahead.

Are you interested in being a part of the vital work we do and starting your career within the NHS? If so, then join us

Come and work with us at what is an exciting time to join NHSBT, our brand-new Blood Donation Centre is opening in the centre of Brighton - BN1 4BE and will be your place of work. But don’t worry- we are looking for you to start with us as soon as possible so until our new centre opens, you will join our mobile session and will be based initially at BN43 6RJ.

The Donor Centre will be open 7 days a week, with a mixture of early and late shifts across the week. Full day shifts are 10 hours (including breaks), with early shifts being 8:00am – 6:00pm, and late shifts 10:30am – 8:30pm- but there are never any night shifts here Work-life balance is important to us, and we welcome applications from candidates who would consider flexible working, for example fixed days, fixed shifts, or part shift coverage.

When you join us, we will fully train you and you will have 8 weeks dedicated training at one of our mobile donation teams. Ideally you will complete your training on a full-time basis if possible, however this is flexible and will be discussed with you on an individual basis.

All interviews for this role will be held face to face and you will need to be able to attend the session visit in person.

Main duties of the job

Taking clinical responsibility for ensuring the safe assessment and blood donation of our donors. Being accountable for the safe running of a blood donation session. Taking responsibility for ensuring an excellent donor experience. Maintaining the competency and skills of your team and yourself. Being able to adapt communication styles for difficult conversations. Maintaining your professional development to help us deliver improvements to our practice.

Your working hours will be:

Full day shifts are 10 hours (including breaks), with early shifts being 8:00am – 6:00pm, and late shifts 10:30am – 8:30pm- but there are never any night shifts here Work-life balance is important to us, and we welcome applications from candidates who would consider flexible working, for example fixed days, fixed shifts, or part shift coverage. The working days are Monday – Friday, weekends off (excluding Bank Holidays).

Weekend and bank holiday working will be required. You can expect to work some long hours, but you won’t be working more than five days a week.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

Demonstrate leadership qualities and understand the principles of best practice to deliver high quality care. Have experience of supporting the professional development of others. Have an understanding of clinical audit and research. Have experience of supporting improvements and change in practice. Have an awareness of patient safety initiatives and risk management. Have experience of working with Information Technology such as hand-held devices and Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Qualifications and Training

Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (which must be maintained) as Registered Nurse – Adult

  • Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced nurse to fill the role of Junior Sister/Charge Nurse in our Imaging and Interventional Radiology Department at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This is a senior nursing position that requires a dynamic and multi-skilled individual who is committed to delivering high-quality...


  • Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced nurse to fill the role of Junior Sister/Charge Nurse in our Imaging and Interventional Radiology Department at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This is a senior nursing position that requires a dynamic and multi-skilled individual who is committed to delivering high-quality...


  • Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

    Job summary We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Band 6 Junior Sister /Charge Nurse to join our team. As a Sister/Charge Nurse you should possess proficient clinical, communication, mentoring and leadership skills and demonstrate an interest in surgical nursing. In return, you will be supported to develop further you leadership and...


  • Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dynamic oncology team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients undergoing cancer treatment. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role...

  • Junior Sister

    2 weeks ago


    Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job overview ** THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST EMPLOYEES ** We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who is committed to delivering high quality patient care and willing to extend their knowledge and skills, to fill the role of a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse in our friendly team within the Imaging...

  • Sister/Charge Nurse

    1 month ago


    Brighton, United Kingdom NHS Blood and Transplant Full time

    Job SummaryAt NHS Blood and Transplant we are responsible for blood, organ, tissue, and stem cell donation and carrying out cutting edge research along with providing specialist services to hospitals. It takes all types of volunteer donors to make the donations we need, and it takes all types of people to ensure our life saving work goes ahead.Are you...

  • Donor Care Supervisor

    1 month ago


    Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom NHS Blood and Transplant Full time

    Job Summary At NHS Blood and Transplant we are responsible for blood, organ, tissue, and stem cell donation and carrying out cutting edge research along with providing specialist services to hospitals. It takes all types of volunteer donors to make the donations we need, and it takes all types of people to ensure our life saving work goes ahead. Are...

  • Junior Sister

    3 months ago


    Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

    Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the speciality medicine directorate for a band 6 nurse to become one of Acute Medicine and Endocrine Ward (C5) deputy managers'. You would be working alongside other band 6 nurses ', supporting the band 7 ward manager within an established nursing team. C5 ward is a 27 bedded area which cares for...

  • Junior Sister

    4 weeks ago


    Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job overview The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the professional evidence based nursing care delivered to patients. Ensuring the highest quality, effective and compassionate care is received by the patients and their families / carers whilst on the ward. Excellent, holistic and individualised nursing care will be delivered through...


  • Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job overview We are looking for a keen and dynamic ward manager who has a passion for providing high quality patient centred care on our Emergency floor. It is essential that you have experience working within an acute Emergency floor/admissions unit. The role includes working days, nights, weekend and bank holidays to ensure the service is covered. ...


  • Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust... Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nurse to join our team as a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse in our Respiratory Department.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide effective, safe, and evidence-based patient care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct.Practice within the NMC code of conduct and have responsibility...


  • Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dynamic team at the Princess Royal Hospital. As a key member of our Emergency Department, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care and leading our team to excellence.Main ResponsibilitiesFacilitate the effective management and movement of...


  • Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dynamic team at the Princess Royal Hospital. As a key member of our Emergency Department, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care and leading our team to excellence.Main ResponsibilitiesFacilitate the effective management and movement of...

  • Senior Nurse

    2 weeks ago


    Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust... Full time

    Job SummaryUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nurse to join our Respiratory team as a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing effective, safe, evidence-based patient care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct.Key...


  • Hove, United Kingdom Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The team provides care to housebound patients who require Community Nursing Care, this includes injections, urinary catheterisation, and compression therapy. The successful candidate will work independently with supervision with a Band 6 Community Sister. Please see the attached job descriptions for the full details of each position. Please contact Mandy...


  • Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

    Job summary The Acute Children's Outreach Nursing Service (ACORNS) is formed of highly experienced Paediatric nurses who triage, assess, review and safety net patients and families. The service aims to support infants, children and young people during an acute episode of illness. Patients are referred to the service from a variety of teams across the...


  • Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job overview The Acute Children’s Outreach Nursing Service (ACORNS) is formed of highly experienced Paediatric nurses who triage, assess, review and safety net patients and families. The service aims to support infants, children and young people during an acute episode of illness. Patients are referred to the service from a variety of teams across...

  • Band 6 Junior Sister

    3 weeks ago


    Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

    Job summary The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the professional evidence based nursing care delivered to patients. Ensuring the highest quality, effective and compassionate care is received by the patients and their families / carers whilst on the ward. Excellent, holistic and individualised nursing care will be delivered through...


  • Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

    Job OverviewThe successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and coordinating clinical skills training and educational programs aimed at fostering safe and effective nursing practices. This role is pivotal in supporting the growth of a skilled workforce, ensuring the provision of high-quality, safe, and compassionate healthcare services. The...

  • Band 6 Junior Sister

    4 weeks ago


    Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job overview The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the professional evidence based nursing care delivered to patients. Ensuring the highest quality, effective and compassionate care is received by the patients and their families / carers whilst on the ward. Excellent, holistic and individualised nursing care will be delivered through...