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The closing date is 15 June 2026
The role of a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is the senior clinical nurse responsible for the leadership, coordination, and delivery of patient care on the T and O Hip fracture ward. They must ensure patients (often elderly with complex needs) receive safe, high-quality, and timely orthopaedic care from admission through recovery and discharge. The individual must work well as part of a leadership team as well as being able to make individualised decisions.
The post holder will be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour and relevant professional guidelines.
They will regularly take charge of the practice setting or defined area of the practice setting / group of patients and take responsibility for ensuring the coordination and direct provision of high standard of holistic, patient centred care by assessing nursing care and health education needs, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for each patient.
To be designated to act as a deputy to the person holding continuing responsibility for the organisation and management of the practice setting.
To demonstrate and facilitate others to develop the necessary skills and experience in ward/department management and provide leadership in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Ensure high standards of patient care are delivered consistently.
Act as a role model for professional nursing practice.
Oversee care plans, patient assessments, and safety practices.
Handle complex or deteriorating patients when needed.
Ensure compliance with infection control, safeguarding, and clinical guidelines.
Lead and supervise nurses, healthcare assistants, and support staff.
Allocate daily workloads and manage staffing levels (rota planning).
Provide mentorship, training, and appraisals for staff.
Support staff wellbeing, performance, and professional development.
Manage conflicts or performance issues within the team.
Lead on clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
Monitor incidents, complaints, and risks (e.g. Datix reporting).
Implement changes to improve patient safety and outcomes.
Ensure compliance with CQC standards and NHS policies.
Act as a key link between:
Participate in ward rounds and case discussions.
Deal with patient/family concerns or complaints.
Adam Curtis
T and O Matron
Adam.Curtis3@nhs.net
0300 422 5040
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£39,959 to £48,117 a year(pa, pro rata if part-time)