Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Sister/Charge Nurse - Charlwood

The closing date is 24 November 2026

Job summary
A opportunity has arisen on Charlwood ward for a dual role development post. You would be working as a Band 6 part time as the charge nurse and then part time as a Band 5 staff nurse. This is a really exciting opportunity for any senior staff nurses looking to progress and experience the role of the charge nurse and broaden their leadership skills.

Charlwood ward is a 20 bedded Acute Gastroenterology ward, looking after both medical and surgical patients. We work closely with the gastroenterologists and upper/lower GI surgeons.

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, keen to learn and develop and is a good role model to others. You should have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a band 5. Good written and verbal communication skills along with knowledge of IT systems. You should also be a hard-working, assertive and motivated professional

The successful applicant will be required to co-ordinate the ward on a day to day basis and should therefore have the ability to organise and priorities their workload, and that of others, use their initiative and be able to solve problems and contribute new ideas within a multi-disciplinary team. They will deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence and will also supervise other members of staff in order to maintain high standards of patient care.

For further information please contact Claire Portman, Senior Sister/Ward Manager, Charlwood Ward. Ext 7441 or email: Claire.portman3@nhs.net

Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us
We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:

• Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.
• National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.
• We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £14,918 to £17,963 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Job share
Reference number: 326-8427603-FF
Job locations: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Drive, Redhill, RH15RH, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Person Specification
Criteria
Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Drive, Redhill, RH15RH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward manager Claire Portman, claire.portman3@nhs.net, 01737284612

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