Job summary
Vickers 2 is seeking a highly motivated Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to lead an exceptional team and drive outstanding patient care.
Vickers 2 is a specialised acute ward dedicated to the management of patients with complex diabetes and endocrine conditions. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We pride ourselves on fostering innovation, continuous learning, and a supportive environment for staff development.
Main duties of the job
As the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the clinical and operational management of the ward. You will lead a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strong leadership and mentorship to the nursing team.
- Managing staff rotas, appraisals, and professional development.
- Ensuring compliance with clinical governance and Trust standards.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
- Driving quality improvement initiatives and championing best practices in diabetes and endocrine care.
What We're Looking For:
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
- Significant experience in acute care, ideally within diabetes or endocrine specialties.
- Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
- Strong organisational, communication, and decision-making abilities.
- A commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
Take the next step in your career and be part of a team that's passionate about excellence in diabetes and endocrine care. We look forward to welcoming you!
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
GRaDE Care Group is comprised of 3 clinical directorates:
- Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Respiratory Medicine
All three directorates operate on the Northern and Central campus' although the acute admitting base for all of the specialties is at the Northern General Hospital. The Care Group has 11 acute base wards at the Northern General Hospital and one acute and one elective base ward at the Central Campus. Outpatient services operate on both campus' and are supported by the Patient Booking Hub at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level one
- NMC registered
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification and evidence of teaching ability
- Continuous professional development
- First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience In an acute NHS setting.
- Relevant experience at junior sister/ charge nurse level.
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team
- Specialist training relevant to working in an acute medical setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience deputising for Senior Sister / Charge Nurse
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post basic training and continuous professional development
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis, with groups, and the Multidisciplinary Team
- Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS
- Excellent performance management skills.
- Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
- Ability to manage own and others complex workloads under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines
- Persuasion and influencing skills - ability to present ideas and proposals effectively.
- Ability to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service Inc. bleep cover evenings and weekends.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level one
- NMC registered
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification and evidence of teaching ability
- Continuous professional development
- First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience In an acute NHS setting.
- Relevant experience at junior sister/ charge nurse level.
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team
- Specialist training relevant to working in an acute medical setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience deputising for Senior Sister / Charge Nurse
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post basic training and continuous professional development
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis, with groups, and the Multidisciplinary Team
- Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS
- Excellent performance management skills.
- Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
- Ability to manage own and others complex workloads under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines
- Persuasion and influencing skills - ability to present ideas and proposals effectively.
- Ability to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service Inc. bleep cover evenings and weekends.
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.
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.
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).
