Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge nurse

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to lead clinical services within the Plastic Surgery Department. This role combines specialist clinical skills with managerial tasks, ensuring high-quality patient care and clinical leadership. Candidates must have substantial post-registration experience and relevant qualifications, while also exhibiting strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration experience in acute nursing.
• Current experience caring for patients post-plastic surgery.
• Experience of teaching, mentorship, and preceptorship.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and ensure planned care is implemented.
• Take charge of the department when needed.
• Supervise and teach newly qualified and unqualified staff.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Ability to prioritize and lead

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Burns and Plastic Surgery Course/Wound Care Course

Evidence of continuing education

Job description

The role of Junior Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse includes specialist clinic skills in addition to managerial responsibilities.

The post holder is required to work clinically within all areas of the Plastic Surgery Department, including:

• Nurse Led Hand Therapy Clinics

Main duties of the job

• The assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and evaluated.
• Working with minimal supervision and being designated to take charge of the department on a regular basis.
• Acting as an effective clinical leader and ensuring the clinical and professional development of all staff for whom they are responsible.
• Ensuring a safe and clean environment.
• Supervising and teaching newly qualified and unqualified staff.
• The postholder will be required to work within all areas of Clinic 4, as rostered, including Nurse Led Dressing Clinic, Trauma Clinic, and Outpatient Clinics.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale, and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that adapts to your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to advanced training, we make it easier to advance your career. For more information, please follow this link: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Burns and Plastic Surgery Course/Wound Care Course
• Evidence of continuing education

Experience

• Substantial post-registration experience in acute nursing
• Current and recent experience caring for patients who have had plastic surgery
• Experience of teaching, mentorship, and preceptorship
• Experience of wound care
• Experience of working with students in the last year

Skills

• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and lead
• Interest in continuing to develop practical skills
• Understanding of basic managerial skills
• Able to identify clinical strengths and weaknesses
• Understanding of preceptorship, mentorship, and staff development

Other requirements

• Flexibility in working pattern
• Ability to work autonomously within all areas of the department, including Nurse-Led Dressing Clinic, Nurse Led Hand Therapy Clinic, Trauma Clinic, and Consultant-Led Outpatient Clinic as rostered
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Welcoming, respectful, and reassuring demeanor
• Reliable with good attendance record
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 per year, inclusive of HCAS (pro-rata).