Ward Sister / Charge Nurse
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
The Patient Flow/Discharge Team are offering a fantastic opportunity to join our progressive Discharge Lounge as a Ward/Department Sister / Charge Nur...
Our successful Sister/ Charge Nurse will be able to work alongside the existing team in a leadership role to assist in the enhancement and development of the Discharge Lounge, with a particular focus on the delivery of high-quality care within a busy environment. You will be in charge of the clinical shift and dedicated to ensuring the planning, implementation and evaluation of high standards of care embedding the Trusts behaviours and values.
Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well a passion for improvement and be committed to the development of your team. You will need to be calm and resilient with the ability to deal with challenging situations ensuring you are able to provide support to junior members of the team and maintain patient safety.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Teaching/ Coaching/ Mentoring
- Evidence of continued professional development related to Discharge/Patient Flow
- Experience of Patient Flow & Discharge
Desirable
- Evidence of effective budget and resource management
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Have knowledge and insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel to produce basic documents as required for day to day tasks
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse - Currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- ENB 998/ Mentorship Course
- Relevant Post Registration experience
Desirable
- Working towards a degree
- Completion of appropriate leadership/ management programme
Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally and actively promote team working and building strong working relationships
- Patient are always first, Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/ opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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