Band 6 Sister​/Charge Nurse

Job Overview

As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be a visible personality on the ward, able to take control of situations and manage the day‑to‑day running of the ward in the ward manager’s absence. You will be approachable, supportive to all staff, and able to offer advice and guidance when needed. You will lead by example and support junior staff to maintain the ward’s high standards.

• Vacancy for a permanent Band 6 position on Ward 12 General Medicine.
• Innovative, highly motivated, forward‑thinking nurse capable of managing a busy ward daily using expert clinical knowledge and judgement.
• Provide hands‑on high‑quality care and maintain a visible, approachable presence to support junior staff.
• Support the ward manager with general management duties and comply with Trust policies at all times.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, providing specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology patients. The Trust is located about a forty‑five‑minute drive from Manchester and offers a high quality of life in Blackpool, a popular coastal resort with attractions such as Blackpool Tower and a scenic promenade.

• General running of the ward during the shift and coordination of patient care needs.
• Coordinate safety huddles, inform staff of new risks, and update on changes to medical plans.
• Liaise with the medical team, conduct board rounds, and assist the consultant on daily ward rounds.
• Assist the ward manager with sickness and attendance policies, incident reporting, and audit compliance.
• Manage training needs, book and attend mandatory and professional development courses, and conduct weekly/monthly audits to ensure compliance with staff roles and Trust guidelines.

• Essential:
  Registered Nurse (1st Level), post‑registration qualification in speciality, teaching & assessment qualification, diploma.
• Desirable:
  Leadership course, degree or working towards a degree.

• Essential:
  Ability to set priorities, teamwork, leadership qualities, assertiveness, excellent time management, good IT skills, decision making, communication at all levels, lateral thinking, problem solving, staff rota management, change management, influencing skills, delegation, venepuncture/cannulation, intermediate life support, advanced life support.

• Essential:
  Substantial post‑registration experience, teaching within the clinical area, evidence of continuous professional development, experience of managing a clinical area and team, experience of clinical audit and research.
• Desirable:
  Experience of change management.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

For more information and an informal chat please contact Sarah Wilkinson, ward manager Ward 3.