Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology and Haematology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 318-26-T0230
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cheltenham General Hospital
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 (pa pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 18/05/2026
Employer heading
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, Band 6
Band 6
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
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.
The proposed interview date is: 18th May 2026
Main duties of the job
See attached job description, please, including:
- To support the ward manager in the running of the ward including ensuring safe staffing in line with template and acuity.
- Assist the ward manager with appraisals, sickness and performance management in line with trust policies and procedures.
Working for our organisation
Why Gloucestershire Hospitals
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See job descriptions, including:
- Work a variety of shift patterns across a 24-hour period including weekends, nights and admin time hours when required.
- Working flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
- Ability to work where the work pattern may be unpredictable, but there is also a requirement for concentration e.g. drug rounds.
- Contribute to the general running of the ward making sure it is well stocked, clutter free and clean in line with IPC guidance.
- Will have frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions and will be required to follow policies and procedures pertaining to bodily fluids, infection control, infestations and COSHH regulations.
- Will be required to utilize recognized manual handling techniques and guidelines.
- May be expected to frequently maneuver patients/objects over 15 kg using appropriate aids.
- Frequent exposure to distressing and emotionally demanding situations involving patients and relatives.
- Some exposure to patients displaying verbal and physical abuse.
- There is the on-going requirement to maintain excellent standards of care whilst working under pressure in an ever-changing and challenging environment.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Active NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult) significant acute experience at post-registration level.
- SACT module or equivalent
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritize workload
- Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment
- Acts as a role model and can lead by example to ensure the Trust’s values and behaviours are reinforced in their area of practice.
- Flexible working patterns, being able to work all shifts patterns to cover 24/7
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Silvia Oliva
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 4010
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