Junior Sister - Outpatients


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swindon, SN3 6BB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

1. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will act as a clinical expert in their area of practice. 2. Participate in the delivery of care to ensure the individual needs of the patients are met. 3. Promote the development, implementation and review of standards policies, procedures and clinical guidelines. 4. Assist in effectively leading and motivating staff in the provision of care and future service development. 5. Promote evidence based clinical practice and assist the Senior Sister in performance improvement within the unit. 6. Act as a Link Nurse resource for a specified clinical area and disseminate information to the rest of the team 7. Act as a resource in nursing practice throughout the specialities. 8. Participate in the development and implementation of multi-disciplinary integrated care pathways for patients. 9. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will assist in the effective leadership within the clinical area. 10. Demonstrate up to date knowledge and understanding of current issues and priorities that effect National, Trust and Directorate wide healthcare, to facilitate clear leadership and direction. 11. Participate in the organisational and strategic development of the clinical area. 12. Work closely with the Senior Nurse/Charge Nurse in implementing the Trust Clinical Governance and Nursing Strategy. 13. Act as a Bleep-holder in accordance with the Directorate and Trust guidelines. 14. Attend Sisters meetings and other relevant Trust-wide meetings in the absence of the Senior Sister. 15. Ensure monthly 1-1s are maintained along with the Senior Sister to ensure accuracy of information. 16. Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings as directed by Senior Sister. 17. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will ensure that audit and research is integral to their role. 18. Assist in leading and developing clinical audit and research to promote evidence based practice. 19. Assist in the collection and evaluation of data to demonstrate outcomes from nurse led initiatives. 20. Participate in initiating changes identified at clinical audit. 21. Assist the Senior Sister with the nurse rota and E Roster ensuring that it is maintained effectively. 22. Supervise the team and support the Senior Sister with all HR management tasks and ensure that they are completed in a timely manner. Tasks including 1:1s, appraisals, return to work, probationary reviews etc; and liaise with the Senior Sister when triggers or concerns are raised. 23. Attend any training identified by Senior Sister/Matron as vital to completion of role. 24. Manage light therapy and dermatology waiting lists effectively and provide monthly feedback figures. 25. Participate in the recruitment process in conjunction with the Senior Sister

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