Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

The London Clinic; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent independent charitable hospital in central London seeks an experienced Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Gynaecology & General Surgery Ward. The role demands strong leadership, the management of clinical care, and supervision of nursing staff. Applicants should have NMC registration, significant surgical ward experience, and proficiency in gynaecology nursing. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and various benefits including private medical insurance and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Travel season ticket loan

Family friendly benefits

Retail discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience within acute inpatient care.
• Proven experience working on a surgical ward.
• Essential experience in gynaecology nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical and professional leadership across the ward.
• Manage a clinical caseload and oversee individualised patient care.
• Support, supervise and develop nursing staff and HCAs.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Supervision of staff

Education

NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Job description

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse – Band 6

Job Title: Junior Sister/Charge Nurse – Band 6

Department: Gynaecology & General Surgery Ward

Salary: £49,113 – £60,067

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 – longdays, nights and weekends

About Us

The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals, recognised for delivering high quality, consultant led care across a wide range of medical and surgical services. Based in central London, the hospital has a strong nursing culture and a clear focus on patient safety, professionalism and compassionate care.

The Gynaecology ward provides inpatient care across a range of complex surgical specialties including gynaecology, plastics and reconstructive surgery, ENT, vascular and thoracic surgery, managing patients with varying levels of acuity and complexity and requiring strong clinical leadership, effective coordination and consistently high standards of personalised care. The ward operates within a fast‑paced multidisciplinary environment where governance, quality improvement and patient experience are central to daily practice, and gynaecology experience is essential to support safe decision making and effective patient flow.

The role

We are seeking an experienced and confident Band 6 Junior Sister Charge Nurse to support the effective leadership and day to day management of the ward. Working closely with the Ward Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality care, supporting staff development and maintaining operational efficiency.

You will deputise for the Ward Manager as required, lead shifts, manage patient flow and act as a visible clinical leader within the team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical and professional leadership across the ward
• Manage a clinical caseload and oversee individualised patient care
• Support, supervise and develop nursing staff and HCAs
• Contribute to recruitment, induction, appraisals and mandatory training compliance
• Coordinate admissions, discharges and bed management in liaison with the MDT
• Ensure safe medicines management and high‑quality documentation
• Lead on patient safety checks, audits and quality improvement activity
• Manage incidents, complaints and conflict in a timely and professional manner
• Use electronic rostering to ensure safe and effective staffing
• Represent the ward at meetings and governance forums when required

Ideal candidate

This role is suited to an experienced surgical nurse who is ready to take on a senior leadership position within a complex inpatient environment.

Key Requirements

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Significant post‑registration experience within acute inpatient care
• Proven experience working on a surgical ward
• Previous experience in a Band 6 or acting Band 6 role
• Essential experience in gynaecology nursing
• Experience supervising staff and leading shifts
• Strong clinical judgement and decision‑making skills
• Confidence working across multiple surgical specialties
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A proactive approach to patient safety and service improvement

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Apply now

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and suitable candidates will be contacted directly. Early application is strongly encouraged.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre‑employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply – we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.