Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Slough is seeking a dynamic Band 7 Ward Nurse Leader to enhance patient care. In this role, you will drive excellence in nursing, mentor staff, and manage resources effectively. You should possess strong clinical and leadership skills and be committed to lifelong learning. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Range of training and leadership programmes

Qualifications

• Essential: RGN and current NMC registration.
• Desirable: Degree in Nursing or management qualification.
• Evidence of continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care by assessing, planning, and evaluating patient needs.
• Lead operations and supervise staff to ensure compliance with Trust policies.
• Mentor colleagues to build a high-performing nursing team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamworking

Education

RGN, current NMC registration

Degree in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Elevate Care as Our Ward Nurse Leader! Ready to inspire and transform patient care? Join Frimley NHS Foundation Trust as a dynamic Band 7 Ward Nurse Leader and drive excellence in our multidisciplinary team.

Why You’ll Thrive

• Lead with Impact: Shape high-quality, patient-centred nursing care.
• Empower Teams: Mentor staff and foster a positive, safe environment.
• Drive Innovation: Champion quality initiatives and evidence-based practice.

Your Mission

• Deliver Expert Care: Assess, plan, and evaluate patient needs independently.
• Lead Operations: Supervise staff, manage resources, and ensure compliance with Trust policies.
• Enhance Outcomes: Support the Ward Matron in strategic goals and lead audits.
• Inspire Growth: Mentor colleagues to build a high-performing nursing team.

Who You Are

• A confident, compassionate nurse with strong clinical and leadership skills.
• A proactive professional committed to lifelong learning and innovation.
• Thrives in a fast-paced setting, dedicated to exceptional care delivery.

Why Frimley NHS Foundation Trust?

• Join an NHS Trust passionate about improving lives every day.
• Enjoy flexible working, career development, and excellent benefits.

Seize This Opportunity

Ready to lead with purpose? Apply now and shape the future of nursing. Applications close soon.

Main duties of the job: See detailed job description for duties. This role includes professional, managerial, education, and clinical responsibilities as outlined below.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Professional

• Assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care without supervision.
• Coordinate discharge arrangements in line with Trust Policy.
• Ensure nursing practice complies with Trust Nursing policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with all health care staff; collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team, patients, and families.
• Consolidate and extend clinical skills and provide leadership and development support to the nursing team.
• Address issues of clinical competence with the Ward Matron; contribute to handling informal or formal complaints.
• Prioritise work to ensure the ward/department is managed effectively; provide specialist knowledge within the ward/department.
• Participate in and lead quality initiatives to promote evidence-based nursing care.

Practice Development

• Participate in monitoring and evaluating nursing practice; develop action plans based on audits.
• Assist the Ward Matron with implementing the Trust Nursing & Midwifery Strategy and Corporate Objectives; monitor impact and audits.
• Develop and evaluate training and developmental needs; facilitate clinical competencies and supervision; act as mentor and preceptor; ensure mandatory training is completed.

Managerial Role

• Manage the ward/department in the Ward Matron’s absence; delegate duties and liaise with senior managers.
• Provide clinical and managerial leadership; lead a team of nurses and healthcare assistants; conduct IPDRs and performance management.
• Recruit and retain team members in collaboration with the Ward Matron.

Education & Recruitment Support

• Assist in recruitment, rostering, induction of bank/agency staff, and ensuring equipment supply.
• Support induction and development programmes for new staff.

Infection Control & Professional Standards

• Adhere to infection control policies; promote equal opportunities and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Promote professional and ethical conduct and uphold Trust policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: RGN, current NMC registration (first or second level).
• Evidence of continuing education and professional development.
• Desirable: Degree in Nursing or equivalent; management qualification.

Skills

• Leadership and communication (written and verbal).
• Effective MDT working; teaching and assessing experience.

Experience

• Up-to-date clinical practice; experience of audit; MDT working; teaching and assessing.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to inclusivity and disability confidence, and has Gold accreditation from the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a range of training and leadership programmes. We are dedicated to achieving a healthy work-life balance and flexible working patterns to meet service needs.

Apply online now. The post holder will be expected to work within other locations within the Trust as required and participate in annual performance appraisal and infection control responsibilities.