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Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse


Location
Frimley Park Hospital
Salary
£41,957 - £50,387 per annum incl HCAS
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
26 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
19 Aug 2026
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Job overview

G4 OPM is seeking a motivated and compassionate Junior Sister or Junior Charge Nurse to join our dedicated team, to ensure safety within our discharging unit.

The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate a genuine passion for caring for elderly patients. A key focus of the role will be to promote independence and build confidence, supporting patients in their journey towards returning home. You will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to ensure safe discharge from hospital.

Main duties of the job

  • As a junior sister you will take charge of the shift and work closely with the Ward manager and medical staff to plan and manage patient care and discharge planning.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as you will be leading liaison with patients and their relatives.
  • You should be a registered nurse, experienced in the care of elderly patients on both days and nights.
  • Previous experience of working within a medical area is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

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.

Person specification

Skills

Essential

  • Interest in Named/Primary Nursing, Nursing Research and Health Promotion.
  • Awareness of current professional nursing issues.
  • Effective communication skills (written & verbal)
  • Ability to work without supervision.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Computer literate.

Desirable

  • Ability to adapt to change within working situations

Experience

Essential

  • Cannulation and Phlebotomy.
  • Evidence of high standards of clinical practice
  • Portfolio
  • Teaching experience.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current first or second-level NMC Registration.
  • Evidence of recent continuous professional development.
  • Working towards gaining a teaching certificate.
  • Mentorship Course /ENB 998.

Desirable

  • Teaching certificate.

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