Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, Band 6 - Tivoli Ward

Job summary

Ward Sister / Charge Nurse, Band 6- Tivoli

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team on Tivoli. Tivoli ward provides pre and post operative care for planned elective and acute surgeries in for Urology, lower Gastro intestinal and Gynaecological surgery. Joining our team will give you exposure not only to the elective surgeries but also emergency admissions and acutely unwell patients. We are a fast-paced ward with high turnover of patients. We are looking for a dynamic, proactive, compassionate nurse that shares our passion and drive in the delivery of high-quality safe care for our patients.

You will work alongside the ward manager to support the clinical and operational management of the ward, monitor and maintain excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development.

Main duties of the job

This is a permanent Band 6 post as a Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse on Tivoli ward. The post holder will:

- Deliver and role model expert clinical patient care and operational decision making for specialities on Tivoli

- To work in manner that promotes shared leadership and on-going professional development of self and others

- Support the Ward Manager in monitoring the standards and quality of care, promoting the use of audit and working with them to identify and remedy any actions

- Support the team to enhance patient experience and patient outcomes

- To ensure that the caring culture expected of colleagues and values of the Trust is consistently maintained and upheld and maintain kindness and respect to all

- Supporting the development of the Urology Investigation Unit (UIU)

- Work alongside nursing staff, role modelling high standards of practice whilst assessing, delivering and evaluating patient care. Highlighting any areas of development for team members as required.

- Be competent in the use of all relevant Trust IT systems including the use of electronic patient record, email, and Trak-Care

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 of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, 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

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0127

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital (Tivoli ward)

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

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