Sister / Charge Nurse, Band 6- Gastroenterology

We are seeking an experienced nurse to apply for the Sister/ Charge Nurse position in the Gastroenterology Ward (Knightsbridge) at Cheltenham General Hospital. You should have appropriate gastroenterology experience at Band 6 or experience as a Band 5/6 in an another acute clinical setting similar in nature.

You should be dynamic, energetic and committed to the specialty. You will need to have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to take on this role. You should also be able to demonstrate experience and proven project management skills, evidence of maintaining standards and leadership within the clinical setting. Providing excellent nursing care should be a priority ensuring that high standards are continually maintained and developed further as practice develops/changes.

This role is also about developing others so you should enjoy working with, motivating and encouraging junior members of the team, helping to develop new skills and confidence. You will be fully supported by the ward manager, current team of nurses, and other healthcare support workers within the unit.

This post will be a challenge, but for those who have the right strengths and motivators it's energizing, rewarding and will be extremely enjoyable., As a Sister/ Charge Nurse you will care for patients during your shift, co-ordinate events and support your junior colleagues, acting as a role model at all times. You will support the manager for the area, working as a member of the senior team on the ward displaying excellent leadership skills. You will continuously monitor and ensure quality and safety for our patients and will be actively involved in answering any concerns, complaints, and complete investigation reports through incident reporting.

As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will deliver multi professional high quality care, working with patients toward rehabilitation, self management and independence throughout the continuum of care . To lead a motivated and experienced team of nurses supporting evidence based care, facilitating staff learning and development. Supervising junior staff and nursing students .

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 of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, 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.