An exciting opportunity has arisen on Lyme ward for a Band 6 Charge Nurse or Ward Sister. We are looking to recruit a motivated, experienced, dynamic forward-thinking professional who is seeking a new challenge as a Sister/Charge Nurse. This post requires an experienced Registered Nurse to be flexible with their shifts to work long days, nights, and weekends. Lyme Ward is a highly specialist surgical 28 bedded ward offering post-operative care for Colorectal Patients. Our patient group comprises of elective, acute, high dependency post ITU, and emergencies. As part of the management team, your lead role will be in driving standards clinically to ensure optimum patient safety and experience. You will be expected to initiate and lead change on this well-established specialist ward. Both organisational and negotiating skills will be essential in achieving both your management and clinical goals. Main Duties of the Job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most. Job Responsibilities: Daily clinical roles would include ward coordination, teaching/supporting team members, attending ward multi-disciplinary team meetings, delivering and monitoring high standards of care for our specialties. Support the Clinical Nurse Manager with management tasks such as sickness/capability monitoring, appraisals, training/competencies, recruitment, and rostering. Demonstrate evidence of leadership, motivation, excellent communication skills, and good time management. Have an interest in developing your leadership and management skills. Interview Date:
To be confirmed For further information please contact:
Emma Grieveson, Clinical Nurse Manager on Lyme Ward via 01392 406273, emma.grieveson@nhs.net This is a fixed-term contract until 11 January 2026. For current NHS employees, this post could be a secondment opportunity. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. Person Specification
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. Employer Name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 per annum pro rata Contract
Fixed term Duration
12 months Working Pattern
Part-time Reference Number
185-609-9071 Job Locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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