Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse

Job summary

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate nurses to join L4 Ward, a 24-bedded, mixed-gender, acute general medical ward. Our nurses play a key role in providing high-quality care to a diverse patient group, supporting them from admission through to discharge.

About L4 Ward:

• 24-bedded acute general medical ward
• Mixed-gender patient care
• Fast-paced environment with a broad range of medical conditions

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver patient-centred care across the full spectrum of the patient journey, from admission to discharge.
• Work as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and ensure safe, effective care.
• Manage a variety of medical conditions in an acute setting, responding to the changing needs of patients.

If you are a motivated nurse with a commitment to high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our L4 Ward team.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Nurse, you will take on a senior leadership role within the team, providing clinical and managerial oversight to ensure the highest standards of care. Key responsibilities include:

• Shift Coordination: Take charge of the ward, coordinating and managing patient care throughout the shift, ensuring smooth handovers, and maintaining continuity of care.
• Staff Management: Lead and supervise the nursing team, providing guidance and support to junior staff members, delegating tasks appropriately, and ensuring that care is delivered to the highest standard.
• Patient Care: Ensure that all patients receive safe, compassionate, and high-quality care, meeting both their physical and emotional needs.
• Clinical Leadership: Act as a role model and mentor, promoting best practices in clinical care, infection control, and patient safety.
• Decision Making: Make informed clinical decisions and manage complex situations, escalating issues to senior management when necessary.
• Training and Development: Support the professional development of staff, facilitating training and contributing to appraisals and competency assessments.

This leadership role demands excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, ensuring the smooth operation of the ward and the delivery of outstanding patient care.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.