Clinical Sister​/Charge Nurse and Learning Lead

Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse and Learning Lead

The closing date is 31 May 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Warwick/Stratford Hospital Outpatients nursing team as a Clinical Sister in this expanding department. We are seeking an enthusiastic highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills who has the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

You will be expected to have the flexibility to work within all areas of the Department and we are looking for someone who is positive, progressive and forward thinking. Management and team leadership skills are essential, whilst also being an active mentor.

The ability to support more junior staff is seen as an essential role. The successful candidate must be committed to improving the patient experience and ensuring the high standards that we expect for our patients are met. The post involves day to day running of the clinics, staff management and all aspects of working in a busy Outpatient Department.

Previous Outpatient experience desirable minimum of 1 year.

The service runs from Monday to Saturday and there may be some evening work/ clinics involved.

The post holder will contribute to the development of the ward team and support the Ward Manager in the delivery of a consistently high quality and cost effective service. To deputise for the Ward Manager as required.

Key Responsibilities
To provide clinical and professional leadership and support to all non‐medical staff in the ward, ensuring that nursing practice is based on current and best evidence. Take responsibility for own personal and professional development, maintaining clinical credibility and competence at all times. Keep an up to date personal portfolio, in line with revalidation requirements in maintaining NMC registration. Ensure that the ward’s philosophy is in line with the principles of clinical governance and that all staff understands its significance to practice.

In conjunction with the Ward Manager ensure that KPIs, and Infection Prevention standards are maintained each month.
Clinical
To participate in the setting and maintaining of high standards of evidence based nursing. To supervise and evaluate work of all nursing staff. Promote patient and carers involvement in care planning, delivery and evaluations, ensuring junior staff develop the necessary skills to do this. Implement a communication system to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress. Undertake audits at regular intervals to maintain standards of record keeping.

Supervise and monitor junior staff in developing the necessary skills to identify care priorities and address them in a pertinent and timely manner, seeking advice where appropriate. Communicate and interact with patients, carers and staff in a non‑judgmental way, demonstrating mutual respect and trust utilising a variety of communication skills. To ensure patients and relatives needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner.

To liaise with other agencies and professionals to maintain good service provision. Maintain effective relationships between the ward and the multi‑disciplinary team. To maintain accurate and comprehensive records of patients care in line with the NMC code for record keeping. Co‑ordinate clinical activities within the unit and have responsibility for shift management. Act as clinical leader and role model, sharing expertise with colleagues.

To ensure safety and confidentiality of patient information.
Managerial
To work with the ward manager to ensure that all staff sickness is monitored and that the Trust’s sickness and absence policy is adhered to. Ensure that units equipment is serviced properly and timely to maintain continuity of services at all times. Act as role model and mentor to student nurses including the setting of action plans as necessary. Adhere to the systems for reporting clinical incidents ensuring accurate and timely completion of Trust incident forms.

Monitor the practice of other staff. Investigate complaints and untoward incidents in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.…