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Sister- Acute Frailty Unit | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 28 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 pa |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 November 2025 |
| Location: | Chesterfield, S44 5BL |
| Company: | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7519298/166-MEC-7519298 |
Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the AFU team to cover for Maternity leave over 6 months. The successful applicant will provide excellence in nursing care to the population living with frailty. Will deputise for the ward leader & take charge of the ward. Also provide professional nursing leadership, guidance and clinical advice to staff members.
Key Result Areas
These are the key areas that support the purpose of the job
1. To act as a role model, mentoring, coaching and supporting all staff.
2. To promote the role of frailty care to stakeholders.
3. To foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent approach to both internal and external
Stakeholders.
4. Monitor and improve quality care indicators relevant to the ward environment.
5. To help promote and recruit into nursing vacancies.
We believe that leadership is part of every role, that certainly includes the Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse.
Our Leadership Framework outlines the behaviours we expect of all our people; we call this ‘leading the Chesterfield way’ – it’s about how we interact with all our people. The framework directly supports the Trust’s priorities and ambitions, setting out principles that colleagues can role model to make the Trust an even better place to work, supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care. The framework also provides support for individual progression through appraisal, career progression and personal development.
As colleagues, we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:
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Compassion: Treating everyone with kindness – welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values.
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Ambition: Aspiring to be the best – reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing.
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Respect: Valuing and appreciating everyone – listening, learning, and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits.
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Encouragement: Opportunities for all – supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future
The post is 34.5 hours per week, working a combination of long days and nights across the 7 day week. Flexibility with shifts is preferred but a flexible working application would be considered.
Please see the attached job description & person specification for a more detailed overview of the role.
This advert closes on Sunday 16 Nov 2025
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