Job summary'Internal Applicants'The Respiratory Unit are offering a fantastic opportunity to join our progressive and dynamic Acute Respiratory ward as a Ward Sister / Charge Nurse.
As a team we are committed to providing high quality care to our patients. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our compassionate and driven team. You will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about respiratory nursing showing commitment towards service improvement. You will work alongside the senior nursing team and Matron to provide strong clinical leadership to the ward facilitating the delivery of high quality, patient centered care.
Our award-winning Respiratory Department has been instrumental in caring for patients with complex respiratory conditions resulting in the development of a Respiratory High Care unit across the 8th Floor in line with the Trusts 'Fit for the Future' plans. As a team we are able to offer you excellent managerial support and are fully committed to your personal professional development.
Additional working pattern details: Night/Days
Main duties of the jobOur successful Sister/ Charge Nurse will be able to work alongside the existing team in a leadership role to assist in the enhancement and development of Respiratory services, with a particular focus on the delivery of high-quality care within a busy and acute environment. You will be in charge of the clinical shift and dedicated to ensuring the planning, implementation and evaluation of high standards of care embedding the Trusts behaviours and values.
Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well a passion for improvement and be committed to the development of your team. You will need to be calm and resilient with the ability to deal with challenging situations ensuring you are able to provide support to junior members of the team and maintain patient safety. Successful candidates will actively assist and support the ward manager to ensure the effective management of the ward and deputise in their absence. You must be flexible in being able to work as part of a 24-hour service.
About usThe Respiratory Unit is a a 56 Bedded mix-sexed Respiratory Ward. We work closely together as part of a multidisciplinary team and strive to deliver a high standard of care to patients and their families. We aim to create an inclusive and innovative working environment that embrace's the trust values. We are ambitious and highly motivated to provide outstanding care for our area.
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.
DetailsDate posted: 16 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
(pa, pro rata if part-time)
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 318-26-T0612
Job locations: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing and professionally leading the nursing team as a key member of the multidisciplinary workforce.
- The directly delivery and co-ordination of patient care; ensuring that the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of that care is of a high standard, encompassing the Trust vision of best care for everyone
- Ensuring that Trust local policies and procedures are known and adhered to and will ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Participating in Quality Improvement projects to assist with service development in line with Fit for the Future Plans
Please see attached for full job description and person specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio, registration revalidation and commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable- Post Graduate teaching certificate or working towards one
ExperienceEssential- Appropriate post registration experience in Respiratory Nursing / High Dependency Care.
- Can effectively manage and lead a clinical shift ensuring patient safety and high standards of care are maintained.
Desirable- Risk assessment and Audit Experience
- Experience in Service Development
Knowledge/ SkillsEssential- Evidence of extensive clinical skills inclusive of caring for patients requiring Non-invasive Ventilation
- Acts as a role model and able to lead by example to ensure the Trusts Values and Behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of Safeguarding policies and procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Senior Sister, Megan Atkinson, megan.atkinson2@nhs.net, 03004226759
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
