Band 6 Junior Sister

Job summary We are looking for someone to join our busy and highly skilled team to provide holistic approach to orthopaedic care. The successful applicant will be a dynamic and motivated individual capable of managing their own workload. The post holder will have appropriate, experience or potential to develop. You will possess effective communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work independently as well as within a team. The post holder will work closely with the Ward leader, nurses, consultants and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care and staff development as part of the team. They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure standards of care are consistently maintained. If you are ambitious and strive for professional excellence, clear leadership, would like the opportunity of a band 6 post experience then this is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a leadership role. Main duties of the job As a Band 6 Charge Nurse, you will play a key role in the clinical and operational management of the unit. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care throughout their inpatient journey. You will be responsible for: Providing visible clinical leadership and role modelling professional nursing practice. Supporting the day-to-day management and smooth running of the Unit. Coordinating patient flow and ensuring effective utilisation of resources. Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care. Supervising, supporting and developing junior nursing staff and healthcare support workers. Promoting evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement. Maintaining high standards of patient safety, experience and clinical governance About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Details Date posted 02 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 391-RFL-8319125 Job locations Barnet General Hospital Wellhouse Lane Barnet EN3 3DJ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification Skills Essential Knowledge of current clinical development and professional issues affecting nursing. Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence Demonstrates skills in IT systems Understanding of 'Scope of Professional Practice' and its implications for nursing. Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills Able to recruit staff to world class values Desirable Knowledge of Intravitreal eye injections personal Qualities Essential Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues Enthusiastic and assertive Adaptable to change Diplomatic and calm To be flexible and approachable Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Experience Essential Significant post registration experience of acute nursing Evidence of experience in conducting audits Evidence of skills in managing junior staff Experience in delivering evidence based practice Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality Person Specification Skills Essential Knowledge of current clinical development and professional issues affecting nursing. Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence Demonstrates skills in IT systems Understanding of 'Scope of Professional Practice' and its implications for nursing. Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills Able to recruit staff to world class values Desirable Knowledge of Intravitreal eye injections personal Qualities Essential Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues Enthusiastic and assertive Adaptable to change Diplomatic and calm To be flexible and approachable Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Experience Essential Significant post registration experience of acute nursing Evidence of experience in conducting audits Evidence of skills in managing junior staff Experience in delivering evidence based practice Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality 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).