Main area Ward Sister Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Expectation to rotate across full 24 hour period) Job ref 327-25-714
Employer Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Cirencester Hospital coln ward Town Cirencester Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/09/2025 23:59
Ward Sister / Charge Nurse
Band 6
We love what we do and we think you will, too!
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county .
We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you ’.
We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and w e are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality team s in all areas of the Trust .
Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience. We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.
It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us .
Job overview
Here at Cirencester Hospital we deliver the highest standards of nursing care to our patients.
Are you experienced in leadership skills or ready for a new challenge to develop?
The ward prides itself on being a dynamic multidisciplinary team that supports and facilitates the care of 28 inpatients with sub acute medical, rehabilitation and complex discharge needs
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our nursing management team. This will be part of a development programme with support from the leadership team We are looking for someone who enjoys working closely with senior management in promoting safe care for patients and our Trust initiatives.
You should have post registration experience and goals to increase your leadership skills and knowledge. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be committed to providing a high standard of patient care. In return we offer a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your career, supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.
Main duties of the job
Management and leadership
Be a visible clinical lead on shift and a point of contact for staff, patients and their families
Lead and deliver safe care, support the band 5s and the team on screening of admission and discharge processes
Workforce planning, rotas, leave and absence management, performance monitoring through engaging staff with clinical supervision, 1:1s and appraisal processes
Engage in audit processes and help to maintain and improve quality standards. Active involvement in developing new practices
Reviewing of incidents and implementing learning
Act as deputy in absence of Ward Manager
Leading the team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Be a role model and resource for junior staff
Communicate with a wide range of patients, carers, relatives, staff and other professionals disseminating information appropriately and in a sensitive manner. Being able to engage in difficult conversations and be confident to problem solve if needed.
Working for our organisation
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
* 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in theSouth West region on this question.
* 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in theSouth West region.
* 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust’s priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate,indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Inpatient Wards at our Community Hospitals are at the heart of what we do. The inpatient Wards offer a round the clock – 7 days a week service to provide a high standard of care and support for patients where care can no longer be delivered in the home due to the nature of their condition.
To provide and maintain standards of care as required by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and local and Trust Policy.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
* Degree in healthcare or equivalent
* Evidence of on-going development
* Level 1 RGN with current registration
* Post-reg qualification (e.g. care of elderly, care of the dying)
* Recognised qualifications in any of the following:- Mental Health / Care of the Elderly / Palliative Care / Facilitated Learning and Practice or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
* A Management/leadership course at a PGC level
NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
* Development of managerial skills to take charge of and lead a team post qualification
* Understanding of Clinical Governance.
* Community Hospital experience pre and post registration
When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:
* Free car parking at many of our sites
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
* A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
* Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities
* Recognition and long service awards
* Fast Track physiotherapy
* Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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