Sister/Charge Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse opportunity on Ward 1 at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. The ward provides care for patients undergoing elective and emergency spinal treatment. You will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, holistic care to diverse patients with complex musculoskeletal, spinal, and oncology needs. The role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient experience and ensure safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Opportunities to work across other specialist areas are also available.
Key responsibilities
- Lead in delivering high-quality, holistic care to a diverse patient population.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient experience.
- Drive continuous improvement and ensure the delivery of safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
- Be responsible for the daily smooth running of the ward from admission to discharge.
- Ensure safe care staffing standards are adhered to, addressing safety, infection control, governance, audits, staff support, and development daily.
- Coordinate patient care, attend ward rounds, liaise with support teams and therapists, and communicate effectively with all members of the ward team.
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Diploma /degree level nursing qualification. Willingness to complete post graduate orthopaedic nursing course
- Substantial/Significant experience required as a Band 5 staff nurse
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of post graduate professional development
- Experience at senior staff nurse level
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Sister/Charge Nurse
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse Opportunity - Ward 1
We are delighted to offer an exciting Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse opportunity within The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.
Ward 1 is a 24-bedded inpatient ward providing care for patients undergoing both elective and emergency spinal treatment, including spinal surgery, management of post-operative wound infections, spinal cord injury patients.
As a Sister/Charge Nurse , you will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, holistic care to a diverse patient population with complex musculoskeletal, spinal, and oncology needs. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance the patient experience, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the delivery of safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
This role also provides opportunities to work across other specialist areas within the Trust, supporting patient care while broadening your clinical knowledge, leadership skills, and experience in a range of orthopaedic services.
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,
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