Ward Sister

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team on Ward 5 and Surgical Day Case Unit. It is a 13 bedded surgical ward delivering high quality care to elective and non elective general surgical and gynaecological patients. There is also an additional Surgical Day Case Unit and Surgical Treatment Unit where we care for out elective day case patients.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with considerable experience at band 5.

With excellent communication skills, team working skills and experience in leading a team to join our busy ward.

Our nursing team is focused on the six C's so we aim to deliver high quality, compassionate care to our patients and carers.

We will support your development in this post through personal development planning. In return for your commitment to our Trust we are offer excellent training opportunities, experience and support to broaden your knowledge and skills as a qualified nurse.

Hours per Week:

Main duties of the job

The role of the band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse is to support, contribute to and assist the Senior Sister in the leadership and the management of the Ward/ unit team and to support the Senior Sister in the development, monitoring and implementation of high quality, evidence-based clinical care to ensure continuity of service provision and standards are maintained and improved.

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list