Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse, Band 6- Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job summary

The role of a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is the senior clinical nurse responsible for the leadership, coordination, and delivery of patient care on the T and O Hip fracture ward. They must ensure patients (often elderly with complex needs) receive safe, high-quality, and timely orthopaedic care from admission through recovery and discharge. The individual must work well as part of a leadership team as well as being able to make individualised decisions.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour and relevant professional guidelines.

They will regularly take charge of the practice setting or defined area of the practice setting / group of patients and take responsibility for ensuring the coordination and direct provision of high standard of holistic, patient centred care by assessing nursing care and health education needs, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for each patient.

To be designated to act as a deputy to the person holding continuing responsibility for the organisation and management of the practice setting.

To demonstrate and facilitate others to develop the necessary skills and experience in ward/department management and provide leadership in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

08 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0376

Job locations

Gloucester Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL13NN

United Kingdom

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