Sister, Charge Nurse Band 6

NHS; Scotland; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Sister/Charge Nurse in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. This Band 6 role within the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital involves leading holistic care for patients with complex conditions. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, enhancing patient experiences and delivering compassionate healthcare services. Opportunities for professional development and support for education will empower you to advance your career in nursing.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and education packages

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience required as a Band 5 staff nurse.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and decision-making skills.
• Knowledgeable in patient care and team management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the ward, ensuring patient care standards.
• Coordinate with staff and attend ward rounds for patient updates.
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection control protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Knowledge of patient care

Decision making

Education

NMC PIN

Postgraduate professional development

Job description

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Job Summary

We have an exciting band 6 position within the ROH. Ward 1 is a 24 bedded inpatient ward caring for patients who are admitted for elective and emergency treatment including, spinal surgery. As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will play an important role in leading holistic care to a diverse patient group with complex musculoskeletal, spinal and oncology conditions. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to continually enhance patient experience and provide high quality, evidence-based and compassionate care. You'll also have the opportunity to work in other areas of the Trust to support care and build your skills in a range of specialist environments.

Job Summary

We have an exciting band 6 position within the ROH. Ward 1 is a 24 bedded inpatient ward caring for patients who are admitted for elective and emergency treatment including, spinal surgery. As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will play an important role in leading holistic care to a diverse patient group with complex musculoskeletal, spinal and oncology conditions. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to continually enhance patient experience and provide high quality, evidence-based and compassionate care. You'll also have the opportunity to work in other areas of the Trust to support care and build your skills in a range of specialist environments.

In return you'll be part of a dynamic and professional team who will support you to achieve your potential. Nurses play a vital role in The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital and whether you're interested in specialising, advancing or moving in to a senior leadership position, we can offer you the right opportunity. We are committed to education and training and will provide a comprehensive package of learning and skills based competency and if required, access to our Trust Preceptorship programme.

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.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata if part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

303-7200620

Job locations

Royal Orthopaedic hospital

Bristol Road

Northfield

B31 2AP

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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 toensure 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.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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 toensure 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.

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
  
  

Person Specification

Job requirement

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).

Additional information

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

Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Orthopaedic hospital

Bristol Road

Northfield

B31 2AP

Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals

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