Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - CSRU

Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual with a cardiology background to join our team in the Cardiac and Stroke Receiving Unit (CSRU) at Wycombe as a Junior charge Nurse role.

CSRU was established in 2012 as a specialist unit providing emergency care to people with cardiac and stroke symptoms. The service offers 24hr admission, assessment and treatment for a wide range of conditions, we also offer a Monday to Friday PPCI service to the people living in the county of Buckinghamshire and a Thrombolysis/ Thrombectomy service 24/7.

Main duties of the job
Within this role the successful applicant will co-ordinate the shift, support the junior staff and provide expert knowledge where needed. Part of their daily responsibilities will also involve working in a supportive role alongside the stroke nurses ensuring that we deliver the highest possible care to all service users.

Running and coordinating a busy 8 bed unit for the region involving stroke and cardiac working with a full multi-disciplinary approach .

About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

Why work for us?

Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details
Date posted: 25 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 434-IM8198642
Job locations: Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, HP112TT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential

• NMC Registration on Part 1 of the Register
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Teaching And assessing or Mentorship qualification /PASS
• First Line Management Course/ PEAK 1

Desirable

• Post-registration qualification in specialist area/ Coronary care course
• Band 6 Development course

EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Experience of teaching and assessing students and qualified & non-qualified staff in the clinical area
• Previous experience as shift/team leader
• Experience of and a clear Knowledge of care of patients with a Stroke

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Ability to write detailed reports on patients' care to ensure interpretation by other members of the multi-disciplined team for complete and safe care of the patient.
• Ability to work within a team and independently to manage and plan own and team care of patients to ensure provision of high quality, comprehensive, holistic and timely assessments and treatments for patients

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential

• Ability to work required shift pattern

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, HP112TT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Unit Manager
Ana Costa
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Details
Date posted: 25 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 434-IM8198642
Job locations: Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, HP112TT, United Kingdom