Senior Sister​/Senior Charge Nurse

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The closing date is 01 July 2026

An opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, dynamic, highly motivated senior nurse, to apply for the position of full time Senior Sister/Charge Nurse band 7 on Brearley 2 at the Northern General Hospital.

Brearley 2 is a 28 bedded elderly care ward within IGSM, part of the CCA care group.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of strong leadership, able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and have experience in managing staff within a clinical environment at a minimum band 6 level. Applicants should be self‑motivated, dynamic, and forward thinking and able to lead and develop the nursing team. Change management experience is also desirable.

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled communicator utilising effective verbal, written and IT skills to ensure patients receive timely, efficient evidence‑based care and a positive patient experience.

A commitment to working within the clinical governance framework and demonstrating PROUD values is essential to this role.

The post holder will provide leadership and support to staff providing care to patients within a designated ward or department within the Combined Community and Acute Care Group.

To have 24 hours continuing responsibility for the ward whether he/she is on duty or not.

To ensure that the highest possible quality of care is delivered within the ward, and that it meets the expectations of individual patients.

To support the ward team to deliver high standards of care.

To monitor, audit and review care standards and ensure the ward is functioning at a high standard.

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 a firm commitment to professional development of its staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well‑being support service.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers a comprehensive package to support staff health and wellbeing.

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.

• Registered Nurse (Valid with NMC)
• Degree in Nursing Studies.
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB
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• Recognised management/leadership training

• Evidence of post registration development relevant to the role

• Experience at band 6 or above in Geriatric and Stroke Medicine
• Evidence of successful change management
• Ability to work autonomously
• Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
• Knowledge of relevant Policies and Procedure at STHFT
• Organisational Mandatory Training Policy and Strategy
• Current experience working in Geriatric and stroke medicine
• High level of clinical skills competence
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines
• Higher level Safeguarding training.

• Highly motivated and reliable
• Flexible to suit the service including possible evening and weekend.
• Demonstrates STH PROUD values

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£49,387 to £56,515 a yearpa/ pro rata for part time staff