Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
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Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Orthopaedic Directorate at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.
We are thrilled to be expanding our team and are looking for a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to help shape and deliver outstanding care within our Elective Orthopaedic Unit.
This purpose-built 13-bed department features self-contained side rooms, offering an excellent environment for focused, high-quality patient care. The unit is a fast-paced elective area supporting a wide range of orthopaedic procedures, providing a dynamic and rewarding clinical environment.
About
We’re seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional, evidence-based care. In this role, you will take an active lead in:
- Assessing, planning, and implementing patient care
- Evaluating care outcomes and continuously improving standards
- Actively supporting patient flow, safe discharge, and GIRFT principles to maximize efficiency
- Working collaboratively with MDT to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care
- Deputising for the Senior Sister / Ward Manager when required, supporting service delivery and team leadership
- Contributing to quality improvement initiatives, audits, and ongoing service development
You’ll be a committed and compassionate nurse with strong communication and interpersonal skills—someone who thrives in a supportive, forward-thinking team.
We currently have 2 permanent full-time positions available.
Main duties of the job
- To work according to the NMC Code of Conduct (2008), Trust policies, and professional guidelines
- To be responsible and accountable for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision for a defined group of patients
- To lead and monitor the performance and standards of care within the nursing team
- In conjunction with the Ward Manager and other Charge Nurse/Sisters, facilitate the development of the service and personal development of all nursing staff within the clinical area of responsibility
- To deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence, attending appropriate meetings, maintaining an organised and structured workforce
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Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first-class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work-life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current first or second-level NMC Registration.
- Mentorship/ SLIP Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Leadership Course
Professional Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration nursing experience in a relevant clinical setting
- Evidence of up-to-date standards of clinical practice
- Experience of audit
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of GIRFT Principles
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ortho Module/Study Day
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- Appropriate advanced nursing skills
Desirable criteria
- ACLP (Leadership)
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement, and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
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Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, saving time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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