Ward Sister or Charge Nurse, Band 6

The closing date is 02 February 2026

Ward Sister or Charge Nurse, Band 6 (37.5 hours per week)

As a ward sister or charge nurse you would be responsible in managing and leading the nursing team as a key member of the multidisciplinary team. You will deliver, coordinate and supervise patient care, ensuring that the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care is of high standard, encompassing the Trust vision of "best care for everyone".

You will be visible within the clinical area, role‑modeling evidence‑based practices and high standards of patient care, communication and organisation for others to follow. You will work collaboratively and cohesively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and their families.

This is a permanent Band 6 post as a ward sister or charge nurse on the Head and Neck inpatient ward. The post holder will:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to lead the nursing team within Head and Neck inpatient ward in an engaged, collaborative, cohesive, pro‑active and progressive manner to maintain 'Outstanding' standards of patient care and service delivery.
• Deliver and role model expert clinical patient care and operational decision‑making within Head and Neck speciality.
• Work in a manner that promotes shared leadership and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Collaborate with the senior team to drive patient safety and quality forwards through the development and implementation of service and quality improvement projects.

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on‑site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

• Deliver, demonstrate and supervise safe and appropriate care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using highly specialised equipment and resources.
• Communicate effectively with patients, especially where the patient’s ability to communicate is compromised.
• Administer, demonstrate and supervise the delivery of medications, including multiple continuous infusions, within the Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing, and Administration of Medications (POPAM) guidelines.
• Work collaboratively alongside other health professionals to provide high standards of care for patients within Head and Neck speciality.
• Take a key role in the implementation of any clinical initiative or introduction of new equipment within Head and Neck ward.
• Take an active clinical leadership role and act as shift co‑ordinator.
• Work continuously to promote and support clinical training, education and development of other staff within the Head and Neck inpatient ward and beyond.

• Work alongside the Matron, Band 7, consultants and wider team to help determine and deliver on strategic service objectives.
• Work alongside site and operational delivery teams to maintain patient flow and capacity within agreed procedures.
• Support the maintenance of the electronic roster, alongside the Band 7, to ensure that it is kept up to date.
• Seek to eliminate or reduce any staff conflict and take any remedial and ongoing action as appropriate.
• Manage any patient, relative or staff complaints in line with the Trust complaints procedure.
• Deliver and support…