Sister/Charge Nurse (Frailty Assessment Unit)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, highly motivated nurse to apply for a post of Sister/Charge Nurse within the Integrated Geriatric and Stroke Medicine Directorate, specialising in the care of the elderly patients on the Frailty Assessment Unit.

The role is initially for 24hrs with the possibility to increase to full time.

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic clinical leader with a proven track record of strong leadership, innovative practice, highly developed organizational ability and excellent interpersonal skills to help lead our teams to deliver the highest standard of quality care to our patients.

The successful candidate will be honest, reliable, highly motivated and passionate about the delivery of excellence to service users. Driven to make a difference, you will have a proven ability to manage change and be able to demonstrate the drive and passion required to motivate and engage staff. Working collaboratively with the MDT, the successful candidate will be expected to lead and support change across the care of the elderly services.

Applicants must have a first level registration along with an advanced diploma in nursing studies.

Main duties of the job

This role is to develop and provide specialised programmes of nursing care to a diverse range of patients and support to carers within the unit, to lead a team of qualified nurses, care support workers and student team members, to take charge of the ward and coordinate working closely with Accident & Emergency, SPA and the wider MDT and to support the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.

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.

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Details

Date posted: 16 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa/ pro rata for part time staff

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: -DIR

Job locations: Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
• Evidence of academic achievement or working towards Degree level of study.

Desirable

• First Level Degree

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working in an acute setting
• Teaching & Assessing qualification
• Evidence of management experience
• Evidence of personal and professional development
• Ability to work autonomously
• An understanding of patient flow in a busy acute area

Desirable

• Leadership Qualification
• Audit / Research

Further Training

Essential

• Successful completion of Core, Relevant Specialist and Management Competencies
• Commitment to continuous personal development.

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
• Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change

Other Factors

Essential

• Flexible, highly motivated and reliable
• Motivational Skills
• Commitment to the development of nursing and care staff
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Employer details

Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU, United Kingdom

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For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister Julia Clarke

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.