Junior Sister Nurse - Cheselden Ward

Job Overview This is an internal advert only. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cheselden team as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to join our well-established and supportive team, working within a strong leadership structure and a ward committed to delivering high standards of safe, compassionate nursing care. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse looking to develop their leadership skills and play an active role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care for older people. The role has a particular focus on rehabilitation, discharge planning and patient flow, helping our patients achieve their maximum independence and supporting them to return to their most appropriate place of care. You will work alongside an experienced senior nursing team, supporting the day-to-day running of the area, providing clinical leadership and guidance to the nursing team, and helping to promote a positive culture of learning, teamwork and continuous improvement. We Can Offer Strong, visible and supportive nursing leadership An established and experienced team Excellent opportunities for professional and leadership development The opportunity to develop your skills in rehabilitation, discharge planning and patient flow A supportive environment focused on delivering high standards of patient-centred care The opportunity to make a real difference to the experience and outcomes of older people Main duties of the job As Per Job Description Attached Working for our organisation We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we're proud of. We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool! Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research. Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Application numbers This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered. Documents to download

• junior sister/charge nurse OPU (PDF, 424.4KB)
• junior sister/charge nurse OPU (PDF, 424.4KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB) Further details / informal visits contact Name amie briggs Job title Senior Sister Email address amie.briggs@nhs.net Telephone number 01225824410