# Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse, Band 6- Trauma and Orthopaedics > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-sister-charge-nurse-band-6-trauma-and-orthopaedics/8c784ba6-f6b9-4984-8903-f5966f610466 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-sister-charge-nurse-band-6-trauma-and-orthopaedics/8c784ba6-f6b9-4984-8903-f5966f610466.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Cheltenham - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 (pa, pro rata if part-time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T14:12:29.115Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Gloucestershire/Gloucester/Gloucestershire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Fractured_Neck_Femur_Trauma_Orthopaedics/Fractured_Neck_Femur_Trauma_Orthopaedics-v8045098 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8045098?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - NMC registration - Strong communication skills **Desirable** - Trauma and Orthopaedic experience - Taken charge of a shift - Leadership/Management training ## Documents - [band 6 t and o jd (pdf, 344.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10334628) - [why work for us - rewards and benefits (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2952) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.