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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (internal rotation.)
Job ref
230-26007820-UEC-J
Employer
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
George Eliot NHS Trust
Town
Nuneaton
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust logo

Senior Sister

Band 7

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further 

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel. 

 

Job overview

Senior Sister

37.5 hours per week (Full & Part time positions available) (Internal rotation)

Permanent

Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata

Closing Date: 6th March 2026

Interview Date: TBC

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. 

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community – get in touch to find out more

#JoinTeamEliot

  • The post holder is responsible for clinical leadership through effective monitoring and implementation of standards and evidenced based practice; ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care.
  • The post holder will provide direct management and facilitate learning and development within the nursing team.
  • To lead the team to work within the RCEM standards.

Main duties of the job

  • To take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the nursing team.
  • To undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the patient as appropriate.
  • To promote and deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide an excellent patient experience.
  • To create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
  • To undertake clinical shifts
  • To work within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one’s own abilities and limitations

Working for our organisation

Here at George Eliot our vision to excel at patient care’  takes centre stage.  An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do.  Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits:  On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus  bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme – find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams
  • To manage the financial resources for the clinical area
  • To lead on the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents related to own clinical area and ensuring learning is shared with own team and the Trust.
  • To deputise for Matron in their absence as requested
  • To ensure information on the Ward/Department/Clinical area information system is correct and updated regularly as appropriate.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person specification

Application & Interview

Essential criteria
  • Experience at band 6 in an acute clinical setting
  • Ability to demonstrate clinical and professional knowledge
  • Evidence of leadership and change management
  • Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
  • Relevant current professional qualification
  • Teaching/Leadership Qualification
  • Ability to lead and motivate staff
  • Able to identify risks, potential risks and advise on solutions to mitigate these
  • Ability to form positive working relationships
  • Flexible and able to work within a challenging environment, meeting the needs of the service
  • Evidence of managing own workload with excellent time management skills
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of Quality Improvement methodology

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveAge-Friendly Employer PledgeCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.CTP The Ministry of Defence partnering with Right ManagementDisability confident employerStep into healthPride In VeteransCycle to Work

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alison Rolfe
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07795222467