Junior Sister | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in providing effective nursing leadership supporting a team of nurses ensuring the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct is at the forefront of the team’s nursing care. In addition, the post holder will be required to work closely with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a high standard of individualized patient care, thus improving the patient experience. The position supports a clinical role in addition to assisting in the management of operational issues. The post will incorporate the provision of care to patients, their families and corers in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the clinical area; in line with Trust policies and procedures, ensuring that values and beliefs are upheld.

Additionally, you will demonstrate continuing professional development, reflecting individual needs, the needs of the team, and the needs of the organization.

You must have substantial experience at Band 5 in an NHS acute hospital setting and hold a recognized student supervisor and assessor qualification. Your experience must include coordinating an in patient a ward throughout day shifts on Monday to Fridays. ECG interpretation and arrhythmia management skills are a must, as is a current Intermediate life support certification. Demonstration of proven leadership and team player skills are essential as you will be required to assist the Band 7 with the management of the ward. You will be expected to provide supervision and team motivation to drive forward changes around Cardiology and cardio geriatric Services at the Great Western Hospital.

You should be able to demonstrate evidence that you are working to the full Band 5 job description . You should have the ability to work under pressure, to deadline, and to undertake significant additional management responsibility.

The position will be day shifts only, to predominantly cover Monday to Friday, however some weekend day shifts could be available.

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath 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.

1. Act as a clinical expert in their area of practice.

2. Take charge in absence of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

3. Participate in the delivery of care to ensure the individual needs of the patients are met.

4. Promote the development, implementation and review of standards policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.

5. Assist in effectively leading and motivating staff in the provision of care and future service development.

6. Promote evidence based clinical practice and assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in performance improvement within the unit.

7. Act as a Link Nurse resource for a specified clinical area and disseminate information to the rest of the team

8. Act as a resource in nursing practice throughout the specialities.

Full duties can be found on the attached JD.

This advert closes on Thursday 28 May 2026

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