# Sister/Charge Nurse - MAU

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Bath
- **Region:** South West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children)
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent: None
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (early, lates, long days, weekends and nights)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-27T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-13T16:31:03.467Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Somerset/Bath/Royal_United_Hospitals_Bath_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Acute_medicine/Acute_medicine-v8081706
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8081706?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.ruh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Are you an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Sister/Charge Nurse to join our fast-paced Medical Assessment Unit (MAU). This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate nurse leader to play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding patient care, supporting staff development, and driving quality improvement within a busy acute medical setting.

As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead by example, working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and professional standards to provide exceptional patient-centred care. You will act as a named nurse for a defined group of patients, coordinating and overseeing their care journey while serving as a visible role model for colleagues, patients and visitors.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the unit, taking charge of the ward and supporting the overall leadership of the service. Working closely with the Ward Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care while maintaining a proactive approach to achieving Trust objectives and local performance targets.

### Main duties of the job

As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead by example, working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and professional standards to provide exceptional patient-centred care. You will act as a named nurse for a defined group of patients, coordinating and overseeing their care journey while serving as a visible role model for colleagues, patients and visitors.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the unit, taking charge of the ward and supporting the overall leadership of the service. Working closely with the Ward Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care while maintaining a proactive approach to achieving Trust objectives and local performance targets.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In MAU, no two days are the same. You'll be part of a supportive and experienced team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients at a critical point in their hospital journey. We are committed to investing in our people, supporting leadership development, and creating opportunities for career progression.

If you are an ambitious nurse leader who is passionate about delivering excellence, developing others and making a real difference to patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

## Person Specification

### essential

**Essential**

- Understanding of the basic principles of budgetary management. Understanding of the basic principles of effective staff management. Nursing experience Minimum of 2 years relevant experience at senior band 5 or above and have already undertaken development B6 role on MAU

## Documents

- [b6jd (pdf, 240.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10378125)
- [join the ruh (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3030)

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