Sister​/Charge Nurse - MAU

Sister/Charge Nurse - MAU

The closing date is 27 July 2026

Are you an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Sister/Charge Nurse to join our fast-paced Medical Assessment Unit (MAU). This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate nurse leader to play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding patient care, supporting staff development, and driving quality improvement within a busy acute medical setting.

As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead by example, working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and professional standards to provide exceptional patient‑centred care. You will act as a named nurse for a defined group of patients, coordinating and overseeing their care journey while serving as a visible role model for colleagues, patients and visitors.

You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operational management of the unit, taking charge of the ward and supporting the overall leadership of the service. Working closely with the Ward Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high‑quality care while maintaining a proactive approach to achieving Trust objectives and local performance targets.

In MAU, no two days are the same. You'll be part of a supportive and experienced team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients at a critical point in their hospital journey. We are committed to investing in our people, supporting leadership development, and creating opportunities for career progression.

If you are an ambitious nurse leader who is passionate about delivering excellence, developing others and making a real difference to patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

• Registered Nurse ENB 998 or equivalent. Immediate Life Support Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
• Demonstrate evidence of effective consolidation of knowledge and professional practice. Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice within acute medicine. Understanding of equality & Diversity and how to apply it to self and managed staff. Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for the practice and behaviour of self and managed staff.
• Advanced Life Support. Diploma/degree in relevant area NVQ Trainer
• Evidence of ability to facilitate and influence other groups of staff. Ability to use Word, Excel and Outlook. European Driving Licence
• Understanding of the basic principles of budgetary management. Understanding of the basic principles of effective staff management. Nursing experience Minimum of 2 years relevant experience at senior band 5 or above and have already undertaken development B6 role on MAU

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.