Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Elderly Care (Ward East 2a)

NHS; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in West Midlands is seeking a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Elderly Care team. The ideal candidate will oversee daily ward operations, mentor junior staff, and ensure effective patient care in a supportive environment. This full-time role requires substantial experience in acute care and excellent leadership skills, with flexible working hours over a 7-day week.

Qualifications

• Substantial post registration experience in healthcare settings.
• Evidence of professional knowledge and training.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ward allocations and patient flow.
• Support Ward Manager and junior staff members.
• Mentor student nurses and support new hires.
• Lead and guide the nursing team during shifts.
• Complete Monthly Audits and manage the ward effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Time management

Clinical governance

Auditing

Education

Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC register

Health care management / leadership qualification

Job description

Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Elderly Care (Ward East 2a)

The closing date is 14 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team on East 2a. We are an inpatient ward, specialising in the HealthCare of Older People (HCOP). As part of our team, you will be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative environment where new ideas and personal development are supported and encouraged.

As a Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse on East 2a, you will play a pivotal role in the overall day to day running of the ward. You must be able to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team, work well under pressure and adapt to any situation.

This is a full-time, permanent position making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their leadership skills and management style. The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly across a 7-day week, with a focus day shifts (11.5hrs, 7am-7:30pm).

Main duties of the job

Your duties will include but are not limited to.

• Coordinating ward allocations.
• Liaising with capacity managers to facilitate patient flow.
• Support Ward Manager and junior staff members.
• You will be familiar with systems such as 'Red to Green' and 'Clinical Dashboard'.
• You will support Senior Sister with management of staff. Such as, sickness management, appraisals, complaints, incident forms, and performance management. You will be allocated your own 'team' to manage and supervise.
• You will mentor student nurses and guide and support newly qualified nurse.
• Attend MDT meetings.
• Lead and guide the team.
• Be 'in charge' of the shift worked, with an overview of the ward at all times.
• Complete Monthly Audits.
• Deputise for Senior Sister in her absence.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people.

Job responsibilities

Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description

Person Specification Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC register
• Health care management / leadership qualification

Experience

• Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
• Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
• Can demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council ( NMC ) standards for student supervision and assessment
• Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
• Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
• Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
• Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
• Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
• Demonstrable ability, experience, passion in the following:
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Managing resources
• Time management
• Clinical governance
• Audit and research
• Workforce planning / management
• NHS policy and political awareness

Additional Criteria

• Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
• Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
• Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role
• Ability to work under pressure across competing demands
• Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Approachable and friendly
• Supportive
• Flexible
• Well organised
• Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
• Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
• Ability to inspire and lead a team
• Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation to day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.