Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Nurse Jobs
Frimley, England, UK
March 25, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Are you an experienced nurse ready to step into a leadership role within a dynamic surgical environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Short Stay Surgery (SSS) unit as a Band 6 Sister, where you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care while developing your leadership and clinical expertise.

Within a supportive and collaborative team, you’ll be empowered to grow, lead, and make a real difference to patient outcomes.

About the Short Stay Surgery Unit

A Fast-Paced, Supportive Surgical Environment

The SSS unit is a 17-bed elective surgical ward providing care across multiple specialties, including:

  • Urology
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Upper gastrointestinal (GI)
  • Breast surgery
  • Gynaecology
  • ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

In addition to elective care, the ward also supports emergency general surgery, offering a diverse and engaging clinical experience.

Your Role as a Band 6 Sister

As a senior nurse, you will combine clinical expertise with leadership responsibility, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate shifts within the surgical ward
  • Deliver and oversee high-quality, evidence-based patient care
  • Support and mentor junior nurses and students
  • Contribute to audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance
  • Promote effective communication within the multidisciplinary team
  • Ensure patient safety, dignity, and optimal care outcomes

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements

  • Valid NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
  • Degree in Nursing (or working towards one)
  • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
  • Post-basic qualification in a relevant specialty (where applicable)
  • Mentorship or teaching qualification

Essential Experience

  • Experience in general surgery or urology wards
  • Knowledge of current clinical standards and best practices
  • Experience participating in clinical audits

Desirable

  • Leadership training or management course
  • Exposure to critical care environments

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to teach, mentor, and assess staff
  • Advanced clinical nursing skills in surgical care
  • Proven ability to support change management and service improvement

Training, Development & Career Growth

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, your development is a priority.

  • Comprehensive induction programme tailored to Band 6 roles
  • Access to leadership and surgical care courses
  • Ongoing development through appraisal and CPD
  • Opportunities to progress within a large, forward-thinking NHS Trust

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

  • Serve a population of over 900,000 people across multiple counties
  • Work within a Trust known for clinical excellence and innovation
  • Access modern facilities, including recently developed hospital sites
  • Be part of a culture driven by values:
    • Committed to Excellence
    • Working Together
    • Facing the Future

A Future-Focused Healthcare Organisation

FHFT continues to invest in:

  • State-of-the-art hospital infrastructure and facilities
  • Digital transformation, including the Epic electronic patient record system
  • Sustainable healthcare aligned with NHS Net Zero goals
  • Expanding services and improving patient pathways

This ensures both patients and staff benefit from a modern, forward-thinking healthcare environment.

Apply Today

If you are a motivated and ambitious nurse ready to take on a leadership role in surgical nursing, this is your opportunity to grow within a supportive and high-performing NHS Trust.

Lead with Confidence. Care with Excellence.

Join the Short Stay Surgery team and help shape the future of patient care—where your leadership, expertise, and passion truly make a difference.

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