Sister/ Charge Nurse, Band 6
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £38,682.00 i £46,580.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Cheltenham, GL53 7AN |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9318-26-0024 |
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Job purpose The Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse will provide clinical leadership and operational management within the Medical Day Unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient-centred care. The post holder will support the day-to-day running of the unit, lead the nursing team, and contribute to service development, governance, and workforce management. The role requires strong leadership, advanced clinical skills relevant to outpatient infusion services, and the ability to coordinate care in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Patient Care - Act as aclinical role model, delivering high standards of nursing care in line with Trust policies and professional standards. - Ensure the safe administration ofintravenous infusions, blood products, and diagnostic test - Maintain oversight of patients receiving complex treatments and manage adverse reactions, including anaphylaxis. - Ensure accurate documentation, risk assessments, and compliance with infection prevention and control standards. - Promote a calm, reassuring environment for patients attending for both one-off and long-term treatments. Leadership & Team Management - Providevisible leadership to the nursing team during shifts. - Coordinate staffing, skill mix, and patient flow to ensure safe service delivery. - Support, supervise, and mentor Band 5 nurses, Band 3 staff, students, and bank staff. - Contribute to staff appraisals, capability processes, sickness management, and return-to-work planning. - Foster a positive team culture that promotes wellbeing, respect, and collaboration Operational Management - Support theday-to-day operational running of the Medical Day Unit. - Ensure clinics and infusion lists are safely managed and capacity is used effectively. - Escalate concerns regarding staffing, workload, or patient safety appropriately. - Contribute to rota planning and workforce utilisation. - Support business continuity planning during periods of increased pressure. Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement - Actively contribute toaudit, incident reporting, complaints management, and learning reviews. - Support implementation of Trust policies, SOPs, and national guidance. - Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives. - Encourage a culture of reflection, learning, and continuous improvement. - Promote patient feedback (FFT) and use outcomes to improve care. Communication & Collaboration - Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including: - Medical teams - Specialist nurses - Pharmacy - Estates and support services - Ensure patients and relatives receive clear, timely information. - Represent the unit at meetings when required. Professional Responsibilities - Maintain currentNMC registration. - Practice in accordance with theNMC Code. - Maintain personal professional development and revalidation requirements. - Uphold Trust values and behaviours at all times.