Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse Trauma and Orthopaedics (Mat Cover), Band 6
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The role of a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is the senior clinical nurse responsible for the leadership, coordination, and delivery of patient care on the T and O Hip fracture ward. They must ensure patients (often elderly with complex needs) receive safe, high-quality, and timely orthopaedic care from admission through recovery and discharge. The individual must work well as part of a leadership team as well as being able to make individualised decisions.
Job description
Ensure high standards of patient care are delivered consistently
Act as a role model for professional nursing practice
Oversee care plans, patient assessments, and safety practices
Handle complex or deteriorating patients when needed
Ensure compliance with infection control, safeguarding, and clinical guidelines
Lead and supervise nurses, healthcare assistants, and support staff
Allocate daily workloads and manage staffing levels (rota planning)Provide mentorship, training, and appraisals for staff
Support staff wellbeing, performance, and professional development
Manage conflicts or performance issues within the team
Lead on clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives
Monitor incidents, complaints, and risks (e.g. Datix reporting)Implement changes to improve patient safety and outcomes
Ensure compliance with CQC standards and NHS policies
Act as a key link between:
- Doctors and multidisciplinary teams
- Patients and families
- Hospital management
Participate in ward rounds and case discussions
Deal with patient/family concerns or complaints
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- NMC registration
- Trauma and Orthopaedic experience
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- Taken charge of a shift
- Leadership/Management training
About the employer
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.