Ward Sister or Charge Nurse, Band 6

Job summary

Ward Sister or Charge Nurse, Band 6 (37.5 hours per week)

As a ward sister or charge nurse you would be responsible in managing and leading the nursing team as a key member of the multidisciplinary team. You will deliver, coordinate and supervise patient care, ensuring that the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care is of high standard, encompassing the Trust vison of "best care for everyone".

You will be visible within the clinical area, role modelling evidence-based practices and high standards of patient care, communication and organisation for others to follow. You will work collaboratively and cohesively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

This is a permanent Band 6 post as a ward sister or charge nurse on the Head and Neck inpatient ward. The post holder will:

- Work collaboratively with colleagues to lead the nursing team within Head and Neck inpatient ward in an engaged, collaborative, cohesive, pro-active and progressive manner to maintain 'Outstanding' standards of patient care and service delivery.

- To deliver and role model expert clinical patient care and operational decision making within Head and Neck speciality

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

- To work collaboratively with the senior team to drive patient safety and quality forwards through the development and implementation of service and quality improvement projects

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

19 January 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

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0034

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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