Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse, Band 6- Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job overview

The role of a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is the senior clinical nurse responsible for the leadership, coordination, and delivery of patient care on the T and O  Hip fracture ward. They must ensure patients (often elderly with complex needs) receive safe, high-quality, and timely orthopaedic care from admission through recovery and discharge. The individual must work well as part of a leadership team as well as being able to make individualised decisions.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour and relevant professional guidelines.

They will regularly take charge of the practice setting or defined area of the practice setting / group of patients and take responsibility for ensuring the coordination and direct provision of high standard of holistic, patient centred care by assessing nursing care and health education needs, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for each patient.

To be designated to act as a deputy to the person holding continuing responsibility for the organisation and management of the practice setting.

To demonstrate and facilitate others to develop the necessary skills and experience in ward/department management and provide leadership in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ensure high standards of patient care are delivered consistently

Act as a role model for professional nursing practice

Oversee care plans, patient assessments, and safety practices

Handle complex or deteriorating patients when needed

Ensure compliance with infection control, safeguarding, and clinical guidelines

Lead and supervise nurses, healthcare assistants, and support staff

Allocate daily workloads and manage staffing levels (rota planning)

Provide mentorship, training, and appraisals for staff

Support staff wellbeing, performance, and professional development

Manage conflicts or performance issues within the team

Lead on clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives

Monitor incidents, complaints, and risks (e.g. Datix reporting)Implement changes to improve patient safety and outcomes

Ensure compliance with CQC standards and NHS policies Act as a key link between:

- Doctors and multidisciplinary teams

- Patients and families

- Hospital management

Participate in ward rounds and case discussions

Deal with patient/family concerns or complaints

Additional Contact Details

Adam Curtis

T and O Matron

[email protected]

0300 422 5040