Band 6 Sister​/Charge Nurse

Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career and lead with confidence, compassion, and clinical excellence? Gate 8A is seeking a dynamic and motivated Band 6 Senior Nurse in Charge to join our forward-thinking team within our Gastro/Hepatology and Endocrine ward
, proudly recognised with IQILS accreditation for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
About Gate 8A Gate 8A is a busy, diverse, and highly skilled ward caring for patients with a wide range of gastroenterology, hepatology, and endocrine conditions. Our IQILS accreditation reflects our commitment to safe, effective, and evidence-based practice, as well as our dedication to continuous improvement and professional development. Working alongside the Ward Manager, you will help lead a close, supportive team of nurses and doctors who collaborate to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing strong, proactive leadership as the nurse in charge of the shift
• Supporting and developing junior staff, students, and new starters
• Ensuring safe and effective patient care within a fast-paced clinical environment
• Coordinating admissions, discharges, and patient flow
• Acting as a role model for compassionate, inclusive, and evidence-based practice
• Managing clinical risk, escalation, and decision-making with confidence

• A registered nurse with substantial post-registration experience
• Previous experience within endocrine, hepatology, or gastroenterology services would be advantageous.
• Proven leadership ability with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Teaching or mentorship qualification is desirable.
• A commitment to professional development, service improvement, and patient safety
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative, supportive team environment

• Opportunities for leadership development and specialist training
• Supportive mentorship from experienced senior nurses and the wider MDT
• A welcoming, inclusive team committed to high-quality care
• The chance to contribute to an accredited, high-performing service

If you're passionate about leading others, delivering exceptional care, and shaping the future of our specialist service, we'd love to hear from you. Join us on Gate 8A and help us continue to deliver excellence for our patients and their families.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building  are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

About the Role In this role, you will provide care to acutely unwell patients with complex gastroenterology, hepatology, and endocrine conditions, requiring rapid assessment, timely escalation, and confident clinical decision making. This includes supporting individuals with liver disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, diabetic emergencies, and a broad range of hormonal disorders. You will work within a close, supportive multidisciplinary team, collaborating with nurses and doctors to deliver safe, high quality care, while offering daytoday leadership and supporting the Ward Manager in maintaining excellent standards, staff development, and effective ward coordination.

As a Band 6 Senior Nurse in Charge, you will take a key leadership role in guiding the clinical team, ensuring safe staffing, and sustaining high standards of care across every shift. You will act as a visible, approachable leader supporting junior colleagues, coordinating patient flow, and upholding the governance and quality frameworks that underpin our accredited service. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 5 ready to progress, or an existing Band 6 seeking a new challenge within a specialist environment.

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with the NMC
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Holds the required qualification to oversee nursing student learning and development
• Experience of multidisciplinary working with consultants and wider teams in an acute setting

• Experience in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology or a related specialty area
• Experience mentoring or supervising students and junior
• Competence in clinical skills beyond core requirements
• Understanding of governance, risk management, and incident reporting
• Experience in managing patient flow and coordinating safe, timely discharges

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