Clinical Sister, Charge Nurse

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 nurse to support the ward manager in delivering high standards of patient care, clinical governance and staffing on the ward. The post includes deputising in absence of senior sisters, guiding the clinical team, and developing junior colleagues while ensuring safe care, infection control and effective use of resources.

This role offers permanent full-time hours, opportunities for professional development and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Band 5 nurse.
• Current NMC PIN registration.
• Leadership and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe patient care from admission to discharge.
• Lead the ward team and coordinate resources.
• Attend ward rounds and liaise with support teams.
• Provide guidance and education to junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

Job summary

To assist the ward manager/senior charge nurse in the responsibility of the delivery, standards and management of patient care on the ward or department.

To provide guidance, support and clinical leadership to the clinical team, while working closely with Senior Sister/ senior charge nurse to ensure effective use of ward and departmental resources.

The Band 6 will be expected to deputise for the Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse in their absence and to support and educate junior staff within the clinical area.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily smooth running of the ward from admission to discharge. They will ensure safe care staffing standards are adhered to with safety, infection control, governance, audits, staff support and development addressed on a daily basis.

The successful candidate will co-ordinate patient care, attend ward rounds, liase with support teams and therapists and communicate effectively with all members of the ward team.

ROH is a teaching hospital. We support students from all allied health professions.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Job responsibilities

Full job description and person specification is available as a supporting document for your information.

Person Specification

Job requirement

Essential

• Substantial/Significant experience required as a Band 5 staff nurse
• NMC PIN

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate professional development

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post.
• Leadership and evidence of sound decision making

Desirable

• Ability to motivate others and be self-motivating

Relevant Experience

Essential

• Organisational skills and ability to lead a team

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address Royal Orthopaedic hospital, Bristol Road, Northfield, B31 2AP, United Kingdom

Employer's website https://www.roh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Ward 2 Manager, Nicola Bowler, [e-mail], 01218123358

Details

Date posted 30 September 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band Band 6

Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time

Reference number 303-8311693

Job locations Royal Orthopaedic hospital, Bristol Road, Northfield, B31 2AP, United Kingdom

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).