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.
- 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.
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!
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sam Challoner Job title: Senior Sister Email address: sam.challoner@nhs.net Telephone number: 01225821207
For an informal discussion please do not hesitate to contact Sam Challoner
Sam.challoner@nhs.net (senior sister combe)
