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From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, highly motivated nurse to apply for a post of Sister/Charge Nurse within the Integrated Geriatric and Stroke Medicine Directorate, specialising in the care of the elderly patients on the Frailty Assessment Unit.
The role is initially for 24hrs with the possibility to increase to full time.
We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic clinical leader with a proven track record of strong leadership, innovative practice, highly developed organizational ability and excellent interpersonal skills to help lead our teams to deliver the highest standard of quality care to our patients.
The successful candidate will be honest, reliable, highly motivated and passionate about the delivery of excellence to service users. Driven to make a difference, you will have a proven ability to manage change and be able to demonstrate the drive and passion required to motivate and engage staff. Working collaboratively with the MDT, the successful candidate will be expected to lead and support change across the care of the elderly services.
Applicants must have a first level registration along with an advanced diploma in nursing studies.
Main duties of the job
This role is to develop and provide specialised programmes of nursing care to a diverse range of patients and support to carers within the unit, to lead a team of qualified nurses, care support workers and student team members, to take charge of the ward and coordinate working closely with Accident & Emergency, SPA and the wider MDT and to support the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
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Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
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