Sister / Charge Nurse

As Junior Sister/Charge Nurse you will provide expert care and manage quality of care, service delivery and effectively and compassionately lead the team.
Combe ward is an elderly care ward within the Older Person's Unit at the RUH and prides itself on providing care to our frail patients.
Why join us?
You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, kindness, and excellence.
You'll contribute to innovation through research, education, and service development, whilst enjoy opportunities for professional growth and leadership training.
If you're someone who will champion patient safety, quality improvement, and inclusive care, as well as mentor and motivate colleagues to create a positive and empowering culture, we want to hear from you - apply now., As the nurse in charge, you will play a pivotal role in the daily delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. You will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of your clinical area, ensuring that care is delivered in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, and that accurate records are maintained.
You will be a leader for the team and demonstrate daily your leadership skills, ensuring the welfare of patients and your team are prioritised.
You will be a mentor to junior staff, carrying out one to one meetings, appraisals and managing attendance and professional development.

We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with evidence of strong leadership skills and an enthusiasm in caring for elderly patients.
This role provides an opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge, leadership and management skills while being supported by an experienced MDT team.

Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.