The closing date is 25 March 2026
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/pro rata
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring Registered Nurse.
We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, registered Nurse to join and help lead our team on Ward 24 Respiratory as a Band 6 Respiratory Sister/ Charge Nurse to cover maternity leave
The successful candidate will have specialist respiratory skills such as: NIV, Airvo, tracheostomy care.
The candidate should also have excellent interpersonal skills, drive and enthusiasm and be dedicated to ensuring that good quality care is delivered to all our patients.
Main duties of the job
- To function as a competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and supporting other team members.
- To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.
- To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
- To deputise for the ward/ department manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.
- To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- RGN, Paediatric specialities RSCN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP
- Evidence of continuing professional development/qualification relevant to area of speciality
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of successfully co-ordinating, managing and leading the team on a day to day basis
- High level of clinical skills and knowledge related to speciality
- Able to initiate acute NIV / Airvo and support the ongoing management
Desirable
- Awareness and undertaking of policy and practice relevant to speciality
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting
- Microsoft office and Sema Pas skills
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).