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Job summary
Guildford Ward is looking for motivated, adaptable, forward thinking and enthusiastic Band 6 Sisters/Charge Nurses with excellent communication skills and the motivation to develop and progress their management skills in our purpose built, bright and modern environment
Our enhanced care unit is an intermediate level of care between that provided within HDU and the ward, where enhanced advice and support from the critical care team can be accessed. We provide care to those patients whose care needs are greater than those that are provided on a general ward and ensures a seamless escalation of care should that be required.
Each cubicle is fitted out with cardiac monitors and medical devices to allow holistic care to be provided to both low acuity and high dependency patients who may require supported breathing interventions and work closely with our critical care outreach and respiratory teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients
We are dedicated to training and developing our staff in their chosen field and take pride in supporting our nurses to become nurse specialists and nurse leaders of the future. We encourage close working with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams and support our band 6 nurses in their roles as practice supervisors and assessors to develop our junior staff and encourage and promote professional learning and development
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting nurses who are passionate about providing and supporting the delivery of high quality, safe and evidenced based care in our 20 bedded unit .
This band 6 role provides a real opportunity to develop your clinical skills and knowledge base while working closely alongside our well established infection control team in our negative pressure environment.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum including High Cost Area Supplement
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
384-AGB-EMF21384-B6
Job locations
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver patient care on a daily basis. They should be expert in all areas of nursing care from patients admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. As nurse in charge they have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of their clinical area and for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records. They will manage, support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard. They will assist the senior sister in the management of staff including appraisal, rotas, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. They will provide advice and support to patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources and liaise with the senior sister at all times. The will provide leadership on the Trusts values and behaviours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver patient care on a daily basis. They should be expert in all areas of nursing care from patients admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. As nurse in charge they have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of their clinical area and for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records. They will manage, support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard. They will assist the senior sister in the management of staff including appraisal, rotas, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. They will provide advice and support to patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources and liaise with the senior sister at all times. The will provide leadership on the Trusts values and behaviours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
- Recent post qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting/ Emergency Setting
- Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past two years
- Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
Desirable
- First degree
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Organised
- Good communicator (good written and verbal skills)
- Good listener
- Teaching / presentation
- Excellent leadership, assessment and prioritising skills
- Clinical skills of venepuncture, cannulation, , IV drug administration
- IT literacy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
- Recent post qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting/ Emergency Setting
- Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past two years
- Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
Desirable
- First degree
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Organised
- Good communicator (good written and verbal skills)
- Good listener
- Teaching / presentation
- Excellent leadership, assessment and prioritising skills
- Clinical skills of venepuncture, cannulation, , IV drug administration
- IT literacy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)