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Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 2471291
Job summary
Are you looking for a challenge? Do you want to develop your leadership skills? Do you have the passion and commitment to make a difference?
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to work on our Gastroenterology ward. The successful applicant must have a minimum of 1 year ward experience as a band 5 nurse.
Ward 17 is a 24 bedded unit specialising in the care of patients with all gastro related conditions i.e. IBD, Alcoholic Liver Disease and all liver related illness/cancers, digestive/dietary conditions.
This is an amazing opportunity to be involved in the moving forward and development of this speciality.
Main duties of the job
- You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of a fast paced, acute medical ward, alongside providing a high standard of nursing care to all patients.
- In addition, you will be expected to work collaboratively with the Multi-disciplinary team as well.
- Excellent communication and management skills are imperative along with a commitment to build and motivate an effective team.
- Due to the high acuity/dependency and adverse patient group, you will be expected to be dynamic, highly motivated and have the ability to work in a very busy and demanding environment.
- All candidates must be able to work a flexible work pattern as nights and weekends are included.
Please read full job description that is attached to the vacancy documents details.This will be discussed in more detail at interview.
About us
We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS - yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff and the local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
372-MED2740
Job locations
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acre Street
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification below for full details about the role.
If youre interested in applying or would like to learn more about working in our team, wed be happy to hear from you.
Please contact the vacancy lead listed in the Further details / informal visits section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification below for full details about the role.
If youre interested in applying or would like to learn more about working in our team, wed be happy to hear from you.
Please contact the vacancy lead listed in the Further details / informal visits section.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mentorship Experience
- Mentorship/Preceptorship Qualification
- First Level Registration
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Critical Care
Desirable
- Management Certificate
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Recent Experience at Band 5 within the Critical Care Environment
- Evidence of self-development/clinical knowledge
- Up-to-date professional knowledge
- Experience of evidence-based practice
- Knowledge of a Wide Range of Surgical Specialties
- Knowledge of local and national Critical Care strategies and guidelines
- Critical Care Course/Certificate
Desirable
- Leadership Course
- Experience in a Band 6 Development Role
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of change management
- Proven ability to lead a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mentorship Experience
- Mentorship/Preceptorship Qualification
- First Level Registration
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Critical Care
Desirable
- Management Certificate
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Recent Experience at Band 5 within the Critical Care Environment
- Evidence of self-development/clinical knowledge
- Up-to-date professional knowledge
- Experience of evidence-based practice
- Knowledge of a Wide Range of Surgical Specialties
- Knowledge of local and national Critical Care strategies and guidelines
- Critical Care Course/Certificate
Desirable
- Leadership Course
- Experience in a Band 6 Development Role
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of change management
- Proven ability to lead a team
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
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acre Street
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acre Street
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)