Job summary Are you a looking for a new personal and professional challenge as a Clinical Sister/ Charge Nurse Do you want to develop your knowledge and experience in leading a busy and rewarding environment? If so, we are looking for a self-motivated individual to work with us to continue to develop Ward 35. Applications are welcome from all individuals who have a passion for improving services and the ambition to support the Ward Manager to take Ward 35 forward with their STAQC accreditation. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job The team within this service work efficiently and effectively at a fast pace to support both elective and non-elective surgery, diagnosis, intervention and ultimately safe discharge. Ward 35 is a busy and rewarding environment to work in. You will work alongside and will be supported by the Ward Manager, Matron, Senior General Manager, Ward Sisters and a full complement of Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, Health Care Assistants, Military nursing colleagues, and Ward administration support, to deliver excellence in patient care and experience. You will be supported to deliver key performance indicators, understanding the impact on the patients and your team. You will energise, empower, and lead your team compassionately to achieve the vision of Ward 35. You will deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence and act as a role model for junior members of the team in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care. The role requires you to be flexible, resilient and forward thinking. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust Values and Behaviours Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7. Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-HNO-7072689 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Adult Nurse Diploma in Adult Nursing. Current Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration Recognised teaching qualification Desirable BSc in Adult Nursing EXPERIENCE Essential. Experience of working within an Acute or Community setting. Experience of multi- disciplinary working Desirable Experience working in this speciality Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Adult Nurse Diploma in Adult Nursing. Current Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration Recognised teaching qualification Desirable BSc in Adult Nursing EXPERIENCE Essential. Experience of working within an Acute or Community setting. Experience of multi- disciplinary working Desirable Experience working in this speciality Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)