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Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policies.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of frailty, dementia, delirium and management of complex older patients.
- Knowledge
Standards of professional practice.
- Experience
Post registration experience including a minimum of 2 years recent experience within an acute hospital setting.
- Qualifications
First level live NMC Registered Nurse
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous Band 6 or equivalent senior nursing experience.
- Qualifications
University qualification relevant to Older People’s Services, frailty, gerontology or associated specialty
- Qualifications
Teaching, assessment or mentoring qualification
- Qualifications
Leadership or management development qualification
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Older People’s Services at The Royal London Hospital as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.
We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and professional registered nurse with a passion for caring for older people, leadership and management.
You will support the day-to-day leadership of the ward, coordinate busy shifts and contribute to safe, high-quality patient care. You will also play an active role in supporting staff development, clinical audit and quality improvement.
You will be supported to develop your leadership and management skills while working closely with the Ward Managers and wider multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be committed to developing themselves and others.
Main duties of the job
To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised, holistic patient care in conjunction with the inter-professional team.
As a proficient practitioner in adult nursing, the post holder acts as a professional role model and clinical teacher.
They provide effective mentorship and preceptorship, participating in the education and training of nursing and non-nursing staff.
They will take charge of the Acute Admissions Unit as required, liaising closely with the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to ensure effective and safe patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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.
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This advert is for Junior Sister/Charge Nurse with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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