Job summary
Are you an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Sister/Charge Nurse to join our fast-paced Medical Assessment Unit (MAU). This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate nurse leader to play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding patient care, supporting staff development, and driving quality improvement within a busy acute medical setting. As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead by example, working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and professional standards to provide exceptional patient-centred care. You will act as a named nurse for a defined group of patients, coordinating and overseeing their care journey while serving as a visible role model for colleagues, patients and visitors. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the unit, taking charge of the ward and supporting the overall leadership of the service. Working closely with the Ward Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care while maintaining a proactive approach to achieving Trust objectives and local performance targets.

Main duties of the job
As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead by example, working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and professional standards to provide exceptional patient-centred care. You will act as a named nurse for a defined group of patients, coordinating and overseeing their care journey while serving as a visible role model for colleagues, patients and visitors. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the unit, taking charge of the ward and supporting the overall leadership of the service. Working closely with the Ward Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care while maintaining a proactive approach to achieving Trust objectives and local performance targets.

About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17,600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of. We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool! Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 427-8081706
Job locations: Royal United Hospitals Bath, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG, United Kingdom

Job description
In MAU, no two days are the same. You'll be part of a supportive and experienced team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients at a critical point in their hospital journey. We are committed to investing in our people, supporting leadership development, and creating opportunities for career progression. If you are an ambitious nurse leader who is passionate about delivering excellence, developing others and making a real difference to patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification
Essential

• Registered Nurse ENB 998 or equivalent. Immediate Life Support Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
• Demonstrate evidence of effective consolidation of knowledge and professional practice. Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice within acute medicine. Understanding of equality & Diversity and how to apply it to self and managed staff. Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for the practice and behaviour of self and managed staff.
• Understanding of the basic principles of budgetary management. Understanding of the basic principles of effective staff management. Nursing experience Minimum of 2 years relevant experience at senior band 5 or above and have already undertaken development B6 role on MAU

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support. Diploma/degree in relevant area NVQ Trainer
• Evidence of ability to facilitate and influence other groups of staff. Ability to use Word, Excel and Outlook. European Driving Licence

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 United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal United Hospitals Bath, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Sister Helen Jeffcoat
helen.jeffcoat@nhs.net
01225821322