Junior Sister – Outpatients: Sponsorship Available

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Senior Sister in providing effective nursing leadership supporting a team of nurses working across a wide area of Multi-Speciality Outpatient clinics ensuring the NMC code of conduct is at the forefront of the team’s nursing care. In addition, the post holder will be required to work closely with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care, thus improving the patient experience. The position supports a clinical role in addition to assisting in the management of operational issues. The post will incorporate the provision of care to patients, their families, and carers in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the clinical area; in line with Trust policies and procedures, ensuring that values and beliefs are upheld. The post holder must be a registered nurse with dermatology experience. The post holder must be able to work autonomously, and make clinical decisions, based upon this experience.

The post holder must have a high level of concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail as they are essential in the position of a Junior Sister. The Junior Sister will ensure that all relevant policies and Health and Safety protocols are adhered to.

Additionally, you will demonstrate continuing professional development, reflecting individual needs, the needs of the team, and the needs of the organisation.

Main duties of the job

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC 1st Level Registration qualification
  • Degree-level professional qualification or equivalent professional knowledge
  • Evidence of post-registration professional development
  • Additional post-registration and/or postgraduate specialist training
  • Teaching qualification
  • Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and attendance at relevant short courses

Desirable

  • A management or leadership qualification
  • Preceptorship/mentorship training
  • Light therapy qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge gained through a combination of formal training, education and practical experience
  • Extensive clinical experience within healthcare settings
  • Day-to-day operational management experience
  • Experience leading, coordinating and supporting clinical teams
  • Proven mentorship, supervision and staff development skills
  • Ability to apply professional expertise to service delivery, workforce management and patient care
  • Strong leadership and clinical decision-making skills developed through managing services and teams
  • Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrates sound understanding of personal accountability
  • Time management and prioritisation skills
  • Shows initiative, able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate
  • Works well under pressure

Desirable

  • To have an awareness of up-to-date trust projects and issues.

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).

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

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