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.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
Person specification
Qualifications And Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (NMC Pin) – Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Clinical Experience in Elderly Care – Proven experience in acute or short-stay elderly wards.
- Leadership & Coordination Skills – Ability to lead a team, allocate resources, and manage patient flow effectively.
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship/Preceptorship Qualification – Ability to support staff development.
- Experience with Discharge Planning – Knowledge of community pathways and reducing length of stay.
- Audit & Quality Improvement Experience – Familiarity with monitoring quality indicators and implementing improvements.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Excellent Communication Skills – Ability to liaise with multidisciplinary teams and families.
- Risk Management / Patient Safety Awareness & Safe Staffing – Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate clinical risks. Understanding of safe staffing principles.
- Ability to Work Under Pressure – Skilled in prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Courses or training relevant to elderly care or leadership.
- IT Skills – Competence in electronic patient record systems and rostering tools.
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
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
- Job Description (PDF, 442.8KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Sam Challoner Job title Senior Sister Email address sam.challoner@nhs.net Telephone number 01225821207 Additional information
For an informal discussion please do not hesitate to contact Sam Challoner
Sam.challoner@nhs.net (senior sister combe)
