Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse - Acute Neurology Unit

Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking nurse to join our team on our 26 bedded Acute Neurology Unit. We are seeking an energetic and motivated nurse with strong leadership skills to take on this rewarding role.
The successful candidate will have extensive post-registration experience and the ability to work calmly under pressure while leading a team. You will be expected to deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager, ensuring the ward continues to run efficiently and patients receive the highest standard of care.
We are looking for an energetic nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, acute medical setting and is ready to rise to the challenge of this vital role. If you have a passion for leadership and excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply.
We Offer:

• Varied caseload / diagnosis
• Opportunities to supervise staff / students
• Utilise leadership skills
• Variety of settings to treat patients
• Effective team working
• Service development opportunities
• Quality Improvement projects
  We Are Looking For:
• Experience in Neurology, with relevant Acute experience
• Awareness of National Standards / Guidelines to the area
• Autonomous decision making
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Highly effective communication - with staff, patients, wider networks
• Good team worker
• Able to demonstrate initiative
• Strong MDT skills
• IT skills applicable to the role
  Main duties of the job
  The post holder is responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and development, devising, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all patients on the unit.
  As a Sister / Charge Nurse you will provide daily clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff in the delivery of evidence based practice. Actively support the Ward / Unit Manager in the effective running of the department including in their absence.
  You must be able to motivate staff to achieve high standards of care, and possess excellent communication skills to ensure that the aims of the Trust are achieved.
  If successful we can offer you support in developing your leadership and management skills to enable you to support the Ward manager and staff to deliver high quality care in line with the Trust's philosophy of Safe, Clean and Personal Care.
  Applicants are welcome from all nursing specialities.
  About Us
  The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
  As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
  In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
  Details
  Date posted: 18 November 2025
  Pay scheme: Agenda for change
  Band: Band 6
  Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
  Contract: Secondment
  Working pattern: Full-time
  Reference number: 236-SCO-NM651-25-B
  Job locations: Salford Care Organisation
  Stott Lane
  Salford
  M6 8HD
  Job Description
  Job responsibilities
  To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
  Person Specification
  Essential Qualifications
• Grade achieved.
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
  Desirable
• Experience in acute medicine.
  Essential Experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
• Extensive post registration experience
  Desirable
• Experience of Mentoring Nursing students and Nurse Associates.
• Previous Band 6 Experience.
  Essential Skills
• Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge
• IT Skills
• Communicates clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing
• Improve the standard of patient care
  Desirable
• Ability to coordinate your workload and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care
• Experience of the use of clinical systems
• Demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus
  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.
  UK Registration
  Applicants must have current UK professional registration.