Ward Sister​/Charge Nurse - Ward 5b Band 6

The closing date is 13 July 2026.

We are looking for a band 6 registered nurse to join our innovative team on ward 5b where we care for patients requiring surgical assessment.

• Lead and prioritise patient care for a group of patients.
• Support and supervise junior staff and students, acting as a role model.
• Communicate effectively, with excellent time‑management skills.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Act with professionalism, integrity and adhere to legal frameworks.
• Conduct oneself as a professional role model.
• Use professional, ethical, and legal frameworks to maintain and improve standards.
• Ensure clear communication and partnership with other professionals, service users, carers and families.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care in accordance with UK law, the NMC code of conduct and Trust values.
• Deliver high‑quality essential care and complex care.
• Protect the public and act responsibly for safe, person‑centred, evidence‑based practice.
• Maintain dignity, wellbeing and communicate effectively.
• Promote health, prevent illness and seek opportunities to improve care.
• Manage patient caseload within the clinical area.
• Supervise and manage staff, contribute to planning, designing and improving services.
• Organise own time and that of non‑registered staff, students and other learners.
• Provide mentorship and support senior staff in management and supervision.
• Contribute to a good learning environment as a mentor/assessor.

• Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Adult Nurse.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through portfolio, revalidation and lifelong learning.

• Experience working in an acute clinical environment.
• Previous experience in elective GI or emergency surgery.
• Leadership experience in the workplace.
• Interest in teaching and imparting knowledge.

• Self‑motivated, able to work under own initiative, prioritise workload.
• Resilient, able to manage complexity and change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to use clinical reasoning to assess, diagnose, plan and offer treatment options.
• Acts as a role model, leading by example, supervising non‑registered and less‑experienced staff.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 per year (pro rata if part‑time).