Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - Rheumatology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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 role is for an experienced and motivated Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to lead the Rheumatology and Infusion Suite teams. The successful candidate will provide visible clinical leadership, drive excellence in patient care, and oversee day-to-day operational management. They will also contribute to service development, workforce planning, and quality improvement initiatives. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and service delivery within a growing department.
Essential criteria
- *Registered Adult Nurse on NMC register
- *Health care management / Leadership Qualification
- *Professional Portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
- *Substantial relevant and recent clinical experience within a complex health care setting or Acute NHS setting working as a deputy Manager Band 6 position including the supervision and education of junior staff/ students .
- *Can demonstrate understanding / experience / in practice based supervision / assessment as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council ( NMC ) standards for student supervision and assessment
- *Demonstrable current, recent experience of team leadership and management within the healthcare setting.
- *Demonstrable understanding of the management responsibility for pay and non-pay resources associated with the clinical service.
- *Evidence of effective multi-professional working.
- *Experience of being a mentor
- *Demonstration of a significant contribution to innovative practice or change management
- *Experience in interviewing and selection of staff
- *Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice
- *Demonstrate an ability, experience, passion in the following areas. (E )
- oLeadership
- oTeam building
- oManaging Resources
- oTime management
- oRole modelling
- oChange management/ clinical developments
- oClinical governance
- oAudit and research
- oWorkforce planning / management
- oNHS policy and political awareness
- oKnowledge of clinical governance
- Additional Criteria
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Approachable and friendly
- *Supportive
- *Flexible
- * Well organised
- *Good communicator
- *Ability to delegate and supervise
- TBC at appointment
- *Willingness to work core shift patterns for the area Monday to Friday with occasional out of hours /weekend working
- *Registered Adult Nurse on NMC register
- *Health care management / Leadership Qualification
- *Professional Portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
- *Substantial relevant and recent clinical experience within a complex health care setting or Acute NHS setting working as a deputy Manager Band 6 position including the supervision and education of junior staff/ students .
- *Can demonstrate understanding / experience / in practice based supervision / assessment as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council ( NMC ) standards for student supervision and assessment
- *Demonstrable current, recent experience of team leadership and management within the healthcare setting.
- *Demonstrable understanding of the management responsibility for pay and non-pay resources associated with the clinical service.
- *Evidence of effective multi-professional working.
- *Experience of being a mentor
- *Demonstration of a significant contribution to innovative practice or change management
- *Experience in interviewing and selection of staff
- *Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice
- *Demonstrate an ability, experience, passion in the following areas. (E )
- oLeadership
- oTeam building
- oManaging Resources
- oTime management
- oRole modelling
- oChange management/ clinical developments
- oClinical governance
- oAudit and research
- oWorkforce planning / management
- oNHS policy and political awareness
- oKnowledge of clinical governance
- Additional Criteria
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Approachable and friendly
- *Supportive
- *Flexible
- * Well organised
- *Good communicator
- *Ability to delegate and supervise
- TBC at appointment
- *Willingness to work core shift patterns for the area Monday to Friday with occasional out of hours /weekend working
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - Rheumatology
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
Are you an experienced and motivated nurse leader looking for an opportunity to help shape the future of Rheumatology services? We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to provide visible clinical leadership across our Rheumatology and Infusion Suite teams, driving excellence in patient care, quality, safety and service improvement.
This is an exciting time to join our service as we continue to expand and develop. Recent investment in the workforce includes additional specialist nursing roles, revised job plans, enhanced blood monitoring services and the expansion of nurse-led clinics. These developments will strengthen service resilience, improve patient access and support innovative models of care.
The successful candidate will lead a skilled and supportive team, overseeing the day-to-day operational management of the service while promoting a positive culture focused on staff wellbeing, professional development and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in governance, workforce planning, quality improvement and service transformation.
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will support the development of advanced nursing practice and help shape future service delive
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