Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Renal

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for the renal specialty ward. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care, leadership, and teamwork in a supportive environment. The successful candidate should have substantial experience in acute healthcare and possess relevant nursing qualifications. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration experience in a complex healthcare setting.
• Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in the area.
• Experience as a practice-based supervisor/assessor.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high level care to patients in all areas of the Unit.
• Provide leadership support to colleagues.
• Coordinate clinical activities and management of patient flow.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Education

Registered Adult/Child Nurse on the NMC register

Health care management / leadership qualification

Job description

Overview

Job summary: An exciting opportunity to join the team on our renal speciality ward 3. We are an inpatient 28 bedded ward, specialising in renal medicine and have a designated Renal Assessment Unit. You will have the opportunity to gain many skills including Peritoneal Dialysis and management of both chronic and acute renal patients. 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 ward 3, 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.

We have a full-time, permanent position and a 6-month secondment. The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly across a 7-day week, with a focus day shifts (11.5hrs, 7am-7:30pm), but will also cover nights.

University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is an incredibly rewarding place to work. You have the opportunity to make a real difference to patients and their families, and the wider community.

Responsibilities

• Work as one of the senior members of the nurse team alongside Staff Nurses, Nurse Associates, Healthcare Assistants, Consultants and specialty nursing teams, delivering high level care to patients in all areas of the Unit.
• Provide leadership support to colleagues.
• Ensure staffing levels and skill mix to ensure the safe delivery of care, and ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Coordinate clinical activities, allocation of staff and management of patient flow within the department.
• Shift management responsibilities – take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of, or as delegated by the Senior Sister.
• Carry out appraisals and development reviews for team members.
• Managing sickness absence.
• Complaint management and incident reporting reviews.
• Completion of audits.
• Participate in recruitment, selection and training of new staff.

All duties should be undertaken in accordance with the NMC Code, the Trust's vision and values and the Behavioural Framework.

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Adult/Child Nurse on the NMC register.
• Desirable: Health care management / leadership qualification.

Experience

• Essential: Substantial post-registration experience in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff.
• Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in the area with specialist clinical and/or managerial training and CPD.
• Experience as a practice-based supervisor/assessor as detailed in the NMC standards for student supervision and assessment.
• Professional portfolio showing continuing professional development and ability to maintain professional registration.
• Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality/acute care setting, including 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 leadership, team building, resource management, time management, role modelling, change management/clinical developments, clinical governance, audit and research, workforce planning/management, NHS policy and political awareness.

Additional Criteria

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude; approachable and friendly; supportive; flexible; well organised; effective communicator.
• 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, including rotation to day/night duty and unsocial hours as required.

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 304-9012589

Job locations: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS

Employer details

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS

Employer's website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm