Sister/Charge Nurse **Internal Applicants Only**

To support and work with junior and senior colleagues to provide the best quality safest care on the ward.

You will be expected to carry out leadership tasks such as return to work interviews, sickness monitoring, new starter paperwork and shift management.

To take charge of the clinical area, dealing with & escalating any concerns with regards to staff or patient safety

To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients.

To supervise and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as an excellent clinical role model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered to the patients.

The applicant should have the ability to work independently and within a team, with patient experience at the heart of their delivery of care . When in charge the expectation is to lead, support and motivate your team to ensure high quality care is delivered. As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will need to line manage a team of health care professionals and deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Please see the Job Description & Person Specification attached for a full list of duties and requirements for the role.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Jessica Rothwell on jessica.rothwell@nhs.net

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

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