Sister/ Charge Nurse, Band 6

NHS Jobs; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Cheltenham is seeking a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse to provide clinical leadership and operational management within the Medical Day Unit, ensuring safe, patient-centred care.

You will lead the nursing team, coordinate staffing and patient flow, and support governance and quality improvement in this fast-paced outpatient infusion setting.

Applicants must hold NMC registration and have leadership experience in infusion services and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in infusion services or outpatient care.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to coordinate care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical role model delivering high standards of nursing care.
• Ensure safe administration of intravenous infusions and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain documentation, risk assessments and infection prevention standards.
• Lead the nursing team and coordinate staffing, patient flow and governance.
• Contribute to audits, incident reporting and service improvement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Infusion services

Staff supervision

Governance

NMC registration

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

Job purpose The Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse will provide clinical leadership and operational management within the Medical Day Unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient-centred care. The post holder will support the day-to-day running of the unit, lead the nursing team, and contribute to service development, governance, and workforce management. The role requires strong leadership, advanced clinical skills relevant to outpatient infusion services, and the ability to coordinate care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Patient Care

• - Act as a clinical role model, delivering high standards of nursing care in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
• - Ensure the safe administration of intravenous infusions, blood products, and diagnostic test
• - Maintain oversight of patients receiving complex treatments and manage adverse reactions, including anaphylaxis.
• - Ensure accurate documentation, risk assessments, and compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
• - Promote a calm, reassuring environment for patients attending for both one-off and long-term treatments.

Leadership & Team Management

• - Provide visible leadership to the nursing team during shifts.
• - Coordinate staffing, skill mix, and patient flow to ensure safe service delivery.
• - Support, supervise, and mentor Band 5 nurses, Band 3 staff, students, and bank staff.
• - Contribute to staff appraisals, capability processes, sickness management, and return-to-work planning.
• - Foster a positive team culture that promotes wellbeing, respect, and collaboration

Operational Management

• - Support the day-to-day operational running of the Medical Day Unit.
• - Ensure clinics and infusion lists are safely managed and capacity is used effectively.
• - Escalate concerns regarding staffing, workload, or patient safety appropriately.
• - Contribute to rota planning and workforce utilisation.
• - Support business continuity planning during periods of increased pressure.

Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement

• - Actively contribute to audit, incident reporting, complaints management, and learning reviews.
• - Support implementation of Trust policies, SOPs, and national guidance.
• - Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• - Encourage a culture of reflection, learning, and continuous improvement.
• - Promote patient feedback (FFT) and use outcomes to improve care.

Communication & Collaboration

• - Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including:
  • - Medical teams
  • - Specialist nurses
  • - Pharmacy
  • - Estates and support services
• - Ensure patients and relatives receive clear, timely information.
• - Represent the unit at meetings when required.

Professional Responsibilities

• - Maintain current NMC registration.
• - Practice in accordance with the NMC Code.
• - Maintain personal professional development and revalidation requirements.
• - Uphold Trust values and behaviours at all times.