Job summary Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse - Will Adams Division: Medicine and Emergency Care Care Group: Specialist Medicine Band: 6 Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum We are recruiting for a Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse - Will Adams who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. Main duties of the job As a Deputy to the Manager, working in the capacity of a Charge Nurse, your role is central to maintaining high standards of clinical care, supporting the leadership team, and being a key contributor to the effective functioning of the clinical ward. You will serve as a leader within the nursing team, working to ensure that the ward operates smoothly while providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff members. Your position places you as an intermediary between junior staff and senior management, making your ability to lead by example, communicate clearly, and maintain high professional standards critical. Our values are B old, E very Person Counts, S haring and Open and T ogether. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time ? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach: B - Bold E - Every person counts S - Sharing and open T - Together Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 275-2504CSCN-WA Job locations Will Adams Ward, Medway Maritime Hospital Windmill Road Gillingham ME7 5NY Job description Job responsibilities This role is not just about providing direct patient care, though that is an important element; it also involves management, operational coordination, and a strong focus on team development. As you assist the Senior Sister or Manager in managing the ward, you will be a role model for others. A key component of your role is mentoring, guiding less experienced nursing staff, and ensuring that all patient care aligns with both the highest professional standards and the wards overarching philosophy of care. Provide strong clinical leadership skills, supporting, energising, inspiring and empowering others in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective management of the ward / department o assist and support the Sister / charge Nurse in the establishment of an efficient working environment, making the most effective and efficient use of staff, supplies and services In co-ordinating the day-to-day management of the clinical area, delegates duties and care appropriately, whilst maintaining overall responsibility Ensures that staffing and skill mix is maintained, at all times, to a level that does not compromise patient safety, including appropriate request, deployment and supervision of temporary staff To be involved in the development, assessment and implementation of guidelines, protocols and pathways To deputise for the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in their absence To attend and participate in monthly departmental meetings and ward rounds in the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse To help to promote new ideas and methods for the delivery of care and assist in their implementation through liaison and co-operation with the multi-disciplinary team To participate in the development of care pathways to promote uniformity of care To apply the Divisional and corporate Clinical Governance strategies to the clinical area To manage complaints in a calm and courteous manner, ensuring that wherever possible complaints are dealt with efficiently and satisfactorily and resolved locally Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to implement local initiatives within the area When required to be involved with managing local projects within the area Where appropriate to understand and participate in the procedure for ordering supplies as required with the agreed budget and to ensure the appropriate use of resources Assesses patients, plans, implements care, provides specialist advice and maintains associated records Working autonomously to manage a caseload of patients, acting as a lead assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating care for the designated clinical area Ensure that nursing care delivered within the ward / department is compliant with legal, professional and organisational standards Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood To provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planned delivery and evaluation of individualised care Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advanced clinical skills Job description Job responsibilities This role is not just about providing direct patient care, though that is an important element; it also involves management, operational coordination, and a strong focus on team development. As you assist the Senior Sister or Manager in managing the ward, you will be a role model for others. A key component of your role is mentoring, guiding less experienced nursing staff, and ensuring that all patient care aligns with both the highest professional standards and the wards overarching philosophy of care. Provide strong clinical leadership skills, supporting, energising, inspiring and empowering others in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective management of the ward / department o assist and support the Sister / charge Nurse in the establishment of an efficient working environment, making the most effective and efficient use of staff, supplies and services In co-ordinating the day-to-day management of the clinical area, delegates duties and care appropriately, whilst maintaining overall responsibility Ensures that staffing and skill mix is maintained, at all times, to a level that does not compromise patient safety, including appropriate request, deployment and supervision of temporary staff To be involved in the development, assessment and implementation of guidelines, protocols and pathways To deputise for the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in their absence To attend and participate in monthly departmental meetings and ward rounds in the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse To help to promote new ideas and methods for the delivery of care and assist in their implementation through liaison and co-operation with the multi-disciplinary team To participate in the development of care pathways to promote uniformity of care To apply the Divisional and corporate Clinical Governance strategies to the clinical area To manage complaints in a calm and courteous manner, ensuring that wherever possible complaints are dealt with efficiently and satisfactorily and resolved locally Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to implement local initiatives within the area When required to be involved with managing local projects within the area Where appropriate to understand and participate in the procedure for ordering supplies as required with the agreed budget and to ensure the appropriate use of resources Assesses patients, plans, implements care, provides specialist advice and maintains associated records Working autonomously to manage a caseload of patients, acting as a lead assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating care for the designated clinical area Ensure that nursing care delivered within the ward / department is compliant with legal, professional and organisational standards Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood To provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planned delivery and evaluation of individualised care Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advanced clinical skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality BSc / 1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification / training / experience Mentorship / teaching qualification Evidence of continuing professional development Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Knowledge of evidence based practice An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice An understanding of resource management Experience Essential To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill and other challenging situations Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising others in a clinical setting Proven experience on managing a ward; including management of rotas, managing competencies, resources and staff Skills Essential Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care Able to work as an effective team member Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality BSc / 1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification / training / experience Mentorship / teaching qualification Evidence of continuing professional development Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Knowledge of evidence based practice An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice An understanding of resource management Experience Essential To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill and other challenging situations Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising others in a clinical setting Proven experience on managing a ward; including management of rotas, managing competencies, resources and staff Skills Essential Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care Able to work as an effective team member 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Medway NHS Foundation Trust Address Will Adams Ward, Medway Maritime Hospital Windmill Road Gillingham ME7 5NY Employer's website https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)