Sister / Charge Nurse
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9358-25-0688 |
Summary
To lead and support the unit team through process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective. To develop the role of other team members, supporting them in gaining the appropriate competencies to achieve the required standards. To act as the lead specialist for the area on a shift with responsibility for interpreting clinical information and having freedom to act while discussing findings and plans of care with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Advise other members of the multi-disciplinary team on clinical issues, determining how the clinical aspect of the care is delivered by others on the shift (within care protocols.) To proactively identify opportunities to expand roles, working in conjunction with Professional Development Nurses to devise protocols accordingly. To contribute to planned reconfiguration projects, service developments and directorate business planning as required To manage and lead projects appropriate to the CMG to enhance the patient experience Undertakes continuing personal and professional development in line with statutory requirements. Participate and assist the matron in risk management, clinical incident reporting and management of complaints. Together with the matron and head of nursing develop auditable standards of care, supporting the national benchmarking scheme To support the matron ensuring the environment is safe, clean, comfortable and well maintained in line with patient and public expectations. Liaise with professional leads in facilities and infection control to ensure action is undertaken. To develop and nurture professional advocacy. Undertake research activity on a regular basis and implement research based practice within area of work, disseminates the research to the other colleagues within the speciality. (Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)