Sister / Charge Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M20 4BX
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	3 Sept 2026

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Summary

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To deputize for and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. 2. Be responsible for and maintain a safe environment, escalating issues appropriately 3. Monitor clinics in compliance with Trust policy, monitoring and escalating breaches 4. Provide a welcoming and approachable management support ethic for all staff and act as mentor to designated staff ensuring each staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximize the potential of others 5. Act as team leader for the OPD & Proton team, ensuring that they are compliant with training requirements. 6. Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records. 7. Safely attend to required nursing tasks in Outpatients, such as: Admissions, dressings, injections, referrals to relevant members of the MDT. 8. To organize daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs 9. To have an awareness of the staff and non-staff budget 10. Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken. 11. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately 12. Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary 13. Regularly liaise and report to senior nursing and service managers on unit affairs and staff development. 14. Assist in nursing recruitment process when required 15. Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the senior sister/charge nurse TRAINING & EDUCATION 1. Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice 2. To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice including assessment of critically ill patient and competent in performing ECGs 3. Attend all mandatory study days PROFESSIONAL 1. Act as a resource giving advice and support to nursing staff regarding emergency admissions and associated issues 2. Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care 3. To develop and maintain a professional interest in all aspects of nursing and associated research 4. To actively seek to review unit performance and workflow, identifying areas for improvement/development, and developing strategies to progress these. PERSONAL 1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship. 2. Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels 3. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the OPD & Protons philosophy of giving mutual support. 4. Being aware of ones own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct 5. Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs. 6. Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role. 7. Be able to work independently and have sound clinical knowledge when faced with emergency situations

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