Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic Interventional Radiology team at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. Our expanding service delivers a wide range of elective day‑case and urgent inpatient procedures, including vascular angioplasty, fistula work, Hickman line insertion, biopsies, nephrostomies, biliary interventions and embolisation. The role also includes responsibility for the recovery unit, ensuring safe and effective post‑procedure care.
As part of the Black Country Provider Partnership, we work collaboratively with neighbouring trusts to provide a 24/7 on‑call service for haemorrhage control and the management of life‑threatening sepsis. You will play a key role in supporting this service and maintaining high clinical standards.
In this leadership role, you will support the nursing team through staff development, appraisals, rota management, recruitment and governance. You will supervise junior staff and students, act as a competency assessor and deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, ensuring professional standards and high‑quality patient care are consistently delivered.
We offer a supportive multidisciplinary team, access to nursing forums and corporate events, Band 6 development days and encouragement for academic study and continuing professional development.
Please note: this post involves working with ionising radiation and requires the use of lead protective equipment.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will demonstrate enthusiasm and leadership to support service development and continuous improvement. You will promote effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment and contribute to the delivery of a high‑quality clinical service, working closely with the Band 7 to support and implement change.
You will act as Nurse in Charge for the shift, overseeing day‑to‑day service delivery, including staff allocation, rota support and operational management. You will also undertake staff management responsibilities, including appraisals, sickness and absence management, and supporting staff wellbeing and development in line with Trust policies.
The role includes participation in conscious sedation and the delivery of pre‑, intra‑ and post‑procedure care for patients undergoing elective and emergency interventional radiology procedures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description/Personal Specification for a full detail of the main role and responsibilities
Person specification
Personal Statement
Essential
- In 200 words or less, please describe your suitability for this role.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working at Band 5 or above in an acute clinical setting
- Demonstrable leadership or team coordination experience
- Experience of staff management (appraisals, sickness absence, performance support)
Desirable
- Experience supporting or leading change management
- Experience working in Interventional Radiology or procedural environment
- Experience with conscious sedation or recovery care
Additional Role Requirements
Essential
- Occupationally fit to wear lead protective equipment
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential
- Current professional registration (NMC Nurse/Midwife or HCPC ODP)
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification (ENB 998, SLAiP or equivalent)
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This advert is for Sister/Charge Nurse Interventional Radiology with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust in Wolverhampton, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum, pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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