Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the team on Brearley 3 Ward at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Brearley 3 is a busy inpatient ward specialising in Diabetes and Endocrinology alongside the care of a wide range of General Medical patients. We have a well-established, supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, safe and compassionate care to our patients.

This is an exciting time to join Brearley 3 as the ward continues to develop its specialist Diabetes and Endocrinology service whilst maintaining a strong General Medicine focus.

As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership and support the operational management of the ward, working closely with the Senior Sister and wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care. You will be a visible role model, supporting staff development and helping to drive continuous improvement within the service.

The successful candidate will be an experienced registered nurse with strong clinical, organisational and leadership skills. They will be committed to developing themselves and others whilst promoting a positive culture that reflects the Trust's PROUD values.

Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in leading, inspiring, and supporting a team of skilled professionals. This position offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, influence patient care, and contribute to service development within a thriving, fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering exceptional nursing care, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and compassion.
• Leading by example, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.
• Supporting the professional development and well-being of staff through mentorship, appraisals, and education.
• Coordinating patient care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contributing to the implementation of evidence-based practices and innovative approaches to diabetes, endocrinology, and mental health care.

About us
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.

Job responsibilities
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.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
• Possess or working towards a degree

Experience
Essential

• Relevant experience at AFC band 5 (or equivalent)
• Experience at managing long term conditions

Desirable

• Experience of caring for patients with Diabetes and Endocrinology conditions.
• Experience of caring for patients with eating disorders

Further Training
Essential

• IV drug administration competency.
• Evidence of professional development.
• Basic IT/Computer skills

Special Skills / Aptitudes
Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and leadership ability.
• Ability to work under pressure

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.