Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, motivated and passionate individual to join the team on Combe Ward. We are looking for a senior sister/charge nurse who will lead the team with compassionate leadership and effective management to support the team to deliver high quality care to our elderly patients. Ideally candidates will have experience of working within an elderly care ward and managing the challenges of a busy ward and experience of liaising with the wider MDT team and facilitating and leading improvement to enhance patient experience and staff wellbeing. If you have the experience we are looking for and are keen to further develop your leadership and management skills within a supportive and committed team then Combe ward is an excellent place for you to continue your nursing career. Advert The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse holds overall accountability for the delivery and management of safe, high‑quality care across the ward on a 24‑hour basis. This includes responsibility for the supervision, development, and support of nursing staff and students within the clinical area. Working in a predominantly supervisory role, you will provide strong leadership and effectively manage team performance to enhance the patient experience and improve clinical outcomes. You also contribute to key organisational priorities, including improving patient flow, reducing sickness absence, and ensuring the safe and efficient deployment of the nursing workforce. As a visible clinical leader, you will act as an exemplar role model, consistently demonstrating professionalism, care, and compassion while maintaining high standards of nursing practice at all times. Working for our organisation We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of. We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool! Discover what it’s like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we’re building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information about this opportunity. Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK