Job overview Join Our OPUSS Team as a Band 6 Coordinator – Short Stay Elderly Care Ward OPUSS Ward is a dynamic short-stay unit dedicated to the care of older people. We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and forward-thinking Band 6 Nurse to take on a leadership role within our team. As a Band 6 Coordinator, you will be at the heart of patient flow and team leadership, ensuring safe, high-quality, and person-centred care for older adults with complex medical, cognitive, and social needs. You will lead by example, supporting and developing staff, coordinating care plans, and working closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver excellence in a fast-paced environment. This role demands strong clinical expertise, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate others. You will play a key part in maintaining safe staffing levels, driving quality improvements, and ensuring that every patient experience reflects dignity, compassion, and respect. At OPUSS, we pride ourselves on strong nurse leadership, a supportive culture, and a commitment to professional development. We will help you grow into your leadership potential while making a real difference to patient outcomes. Advert Lead and coordinate care delivery on a busy short-stay elderly ward. Ensure safe staffing levels and effective patient flow. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based care for older adults. Act as a role model, providing clinical leadership and mentorship to staff. Support discharge planning and liaise with multidisciplinary teams. Maintain high standards of documentation and compliance with NMC Code. Drive quality improvement initiatives and participate in audits. Promote a positive, compassionate, and patient-focused culture. Working for our organisation At the RUH, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work together as one team to make a real difference – for our patients, for each other, and for our community. Whatever your role, your contribution matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we’re proud of. We’re committed to creating a compassionate, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Our growing staff networks celebrate success, amplify voices, and create opportunities to listen and learn. We champion kindness and civility, embrace diversity, and believe it makes us stronger. Learning, development, and innovation run through everything we do. We’ll support you to thrive and reach your full potential, with clear pathways for career progression. Your wellbeing matters to us. Our holistic programme supports physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial health – and yes, we even have a pool! Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. 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