Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Assessment Unit
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an Adult Registered Nurse to join the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Bedford Hospital as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse. The role involves leading shifts, coordinating the nursing team, and ensuring high standards of patient safety and care for acutely unwell patients. The successful candidate will also deputise for the Ward Manager and contribute to service improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for nurses seeking a leadership role within Acute Medicine.
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience at Staff Nurse level in a clinical setting
- Experience in mentoring, assessing, coaching
- Leadership management, leading a team
- Previous experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of clinical governance
- IT Skills
- RGN
- SLiP/Mentorship training
- Evidence of ongoing development and learning
- Knowldege
- Transformational leadership style
- Audit/research/presentation skills
- Excellent personal and communication skills
- Ability to facilitate and support learning
- Personal skills
- Organisational ability
- Role model
- Demonstrate ability to think creatively and laterally
- Negotiation skills
- Other
- Open/Reflective/Warm
- Enthusiastic and self aware
- Creative and flexible
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to prioritise work load
- Able to work to a deadline
- Adaptable, reliable and dependable
- Team focused
- Relevant experience at Staff Nurse level in a clinical setting
- Experience in mentoring, assessing, coaching
- Leadership management, leading a team
- Previous experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of clinical governance
- IT Skills
- RGN
- SLiP/Mentorship training
- Evidence of ongoing development and learning
- Knowldege
- Transformational leadership style
- Audit/research/presentation skills
- Excellent personal and communication skills
- Ability to facilitate and support learning
- Personal skills
- Organisational ability
- Role model
- Demonstrate ability to think creatively and laterally
- Negotiation skills
- Other
- Open/Reflective/Warm
- Enthusiastic and self aware
- Creative and flexible
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to prioritise work load
- Able to work to a deadline
- Adaptable, reliable and dependable
- Team focused
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.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 9d
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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Assessment Unit
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Adult Registered Nurse to join our friendly and growing team on the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Bedford Hospital as a Band 6. Our 30-bedded unit cares for a wide range of acutely unwell patients, offering a fast-paced and rewarding environment where no two days are the same.
We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who shares our commitment to delivering compassionate, safe, and effective care. You will bring strong communication and organisational skills, confidence in managing complex situations, and the ability to lead by example. Your role will include the assessment, coordination, and effective management of patient care, working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
The AAU is a supportive and forward-thinking area where new ideas and innovation are encouraged. You will be surrounded by colleagues who value teamwork, professional growth, and high-quality patient care. This role is ideal for nurses looking to expand their skills and knowledge within Acute Medicine while stepping into a leadership position.
We warmly welcome informal visits -- come and meet the team and see what makes our unit such a great place to work.
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