Senior Sister / Charge Nurse

As the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the clinical and operational management of the ward. You will lead a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care. Key responsibilities include:
+ Providing strong leadership and mentorship to the nursing team.
+ Managing staff rotas, appraisals, and professional development.
+ Ensuring compliance with clinical governance and Trust standards.
+ Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
+ Driving quality improvement initiatives and championing best practices in diabetes and endocrine care.

Vickers 2 is seeking a highly motivated Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to lead an exceptional team and drive outstanding patient care.
Vickers 2 is a specialised acute ward dedicated to the management of patients with complex diabetes and endocrine conditions. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We pride ourselves on fostering innovation, continuous learning, and a supportive environment for staff development., + Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
+ Significant experience in acute care, ideally within diabetes or endocrine specialties.
+ Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
+ Strong organisational, communication, and decision-making abilities.
+ A commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we'll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers., + A supportive and inclusive working environment.
+ Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
Take the next step in your career and be part of a team that's passionate about excellence in diabetes and endocrine care. We look forward to welcoming you!

Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
GRaDE Care Group is comprised of 3 clinical directorates:
+ Diabetes and Endocrinology
+ Gastroenterology and Hepatology
+ Respiratory Medicine
All three directorates operate on the Northern and Central campus' although the acute admitting base for all of the specialties is at the Northern General Hospital. The Care Group has 11 acute base wards at the Northern General Hospital and one acute and one elective base ward at the Central Campus. Outpatient services operate on both campus' and are supported by the Patient Booking Hub at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.