Sister​/Charge Nurse; Brearley

Sister/Charge Nurse (Brearley
7)

The closing date is 30 July 2026.

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 elderly patients on ward Brearley 7.

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic clinical leader with a proven track record of strong leadership, innovative practice, highly developed organisational 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.

This role is to develop and provide specialised programme of nursing care to a diverse range of patients and support to carers within the unit, to lead a team of qualified, support and student team members, to take charge of the ward regularly and to support the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.

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.

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.

• Current NMC registration
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB
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• 1st Level Degree or equivalent or evidence of study at that level or demonstrable extensive experience

• Relevant experience working in an acute setting
• Experience of teaching/assessing and supervision of others in a clinical setting.
• Able to demonstrate implementation of change in practice
• Evidence of high level commitment to professional development
• Ability to work autonomously
• Experience of patient flow and coordinating the busy inpatient areas/wards
• Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
• Proven experience of managing a ward; including management of rotas, team competencies, resources and staff.
• Knowledge of relevant Policies and Procedure at STHFT
• Organisational Mandatory Training Policy and Strategy
• Knowledge of the Stroke Pathway
• Current experience working in stroke service
• Evidence of research applied to nursing practice
• Evidence of management experience

• Evidence of relevant professional development
• Successful completion of clinical and management training
• Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines.

• 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

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

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pro rata for part time staff)