Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

Kettering General Hospital; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kettering is looking for a dynamic Nurse to develop a Leadership role within Specialty Medicine on Harrowden C ward. This role involves providing clinical leadership, managing patient flow, and promoting high-quality patient care with a strong focus on respiratory medicine. Candidates should be Senior Band 5 nurses with significant experience in ward management. Joining this role offers excellent internal development opportunities linked to local universities.

Benefits

Internal leadership development programme

Link with local universities

Access to clinical development modules

Qualifications

• Senior Band 5 with 3 or more years of experience as a coordinator seeking career progression.
• Experience with ward management and strong understanding of respiratory medicine is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team and manage patient flow on the ward.
• Coordinate care as a Nurse in Charge or Shift Leader, demonstrating competencies in ward management.
• Lead initiatives in teaching, audits and staff appraisals.
• Model professional behaviours, support staff development and maintain service improvements.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Ward management

Understanding of respiratory medicine

Staff development

Job description

Overview

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dynamic and inspiring Nurse to develop a Leadership role within Specialty Medicine on Harrowden C ward, a 27‑bed acute respiratory ward.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team and manage patient flow on the ward.
• Coordinate care as a Nurse in Charge or Shift Leader, demonstrating competencies in ward management.
• Lead initiatives in teaching, audits and staff appraisals, and promote high quality patient care.
• Model professional behaviours, support staff development and maintain service improvements.

Qualifications

Senior Band 5 with 3 or more years of experience as a coordinator seeking career progression. Experience with ward management and a strong understanding of respiratory medicine is advantageous.

Benefits

Internal leadership development programme, link with local universities, and access to clinical development modules related to the specialty.

Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous
• Accountable