Job summarySurgical Assessment Unit
Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
Permanent 1 X 34.5 hours 1 X 30 hours
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 senior nurses to join our Surgical Assessment Unit as Band 6 nurses. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individual interested in working in a fast-paced, multi-specialty surgical environment.
Our unit provides assessment and care for patients referred from the Emergency Department, SSDEC, clinical areas and SPOA. Working within this diverse and dynamic setting, you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills and your experience across a range of surgical specialties.
We are committed to the ongoing development of our staff, and the role provides an opportunity to build on your existing knowledge and skills with the support of a dedicated team. You will be expected to demonstrate strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to prioritise your workload while effectively supporting and managing the wider team.
We are looking for someone who is committed to their ongoing professional development and who is enthusiastic about contributing to quality improvement and delivering high standards of patient-centred care.
The role rotates across days, nights, weekends and 12-hour shifts, therefore a flexible approach to working is essential.
For any further information do not hesitate to contact: Ward manager Amy Clarke (ext: 30147) or Matron Kerrie Styles (bleep 521)
Main duties of the job- To work according to the NMC Code and relevant professional guidelines and frameworks including the 6 Cs as a named nurse, key worker for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for: The assessment of care and health education needs. The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient. To demonstrate experience and skills in: Clinical Practice, Facilitation and teaching, Management
- To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
- To participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator to less experienced staff
- To provide supervision, support and education to junior staff, unqualified staff and students.
- Develop, lead and manage a patient centred nursing service delivered by professional staff ensuring the highest possible standards of care
- To deputise for the Departmental Manager in her or his absence.
- To manage and develop new clinics and staff working within the area.
- Contribute significantly towards the strategic and operational development of the Unit
- Support the Departmental Manger in the recruitment and selection process of nursing staff
- Support the Departmental Manager in the monitoring of sickness absence
About usWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and CostsAny applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
DetailsDate posted 03 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 6
Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number C9365-26-0313
Job locations Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DD, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilities- To work according to the NMC Code and relevant professional guidelines and frameworks including the 6 Cs as a named nurse or key worker for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for: The assessment of care and health education needs. The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient. To demonstrate experience and skills in: Clinical Practice, Facilitation and teaching, Management
- To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
- To participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator, mentor, preceptor, role model to less experienced staff
- To provide supervision, support and education to junior staff, unqualified staff and students.
- Develop, lead and manage a patient centred nursing service delivered by professional staff ensuring the highest possible standards of care
- To deputise for the Departmental Manager in her or his absence.
- To manage and develop new clinics and staff working within the area.
- Contribute significantly towards the strategic and operational development of the Unit
- Support the Departmental Manger in the recruitment and selection process of nursing staff
- Support the Departmental Manager in the monitoring of sickness absence
Key Duties:Professional Development and Education Responsibilities- To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff or student education programmes.
- To help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff.
- To attend Trust and local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions.
- To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.
- To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own Personal Development Programme, supporting the Departmental Manager in staff appraisals and PDR process..
- To support the Departmental Manager in the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines, standards and policies.
- To provide training and development of the junior staff, student nurses and health care assistants to ensure a high level of nursing care is provided to patients.
- Maintains accurate records of training and development for all staff within the department,
- Organise and provide training programmes in accordance with the needs of the department developing training plans annually in conjunction with the Departmental Manager.
Professional and Clinical Leadership Responsibilities- Deputises for the Departmental Manager and liaises with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently
- Is responsible for leading and co-ordinating the Department in the absence of the Departmental Manager
- Is actively involved in the dissemination of information to all staff e.g. Team Brief, Unit meetings
- Acts as an ambassador or role model for the organisation and the nursing profession
- Maintains their NMC registration, ensuring that own work and the work of other staff always adhere to the NMC code of conduct
- To promote and deliver Health Education within the clinical area and advise patients, relatives and others in Health Promotion issues where necessary
- Ensure that high standards of care are maintained within the department and where necessary address issues and instigate change in conjunction with the departmental Manager
- To prepare duty rota for the department, providing effective and well balanced staff cover to meet the requirements of the service and ensuring presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse at all times, taking onto account budgetary constraints.
- To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies.
- To manage the departmental allocated budget effectively to remain within financial constraints.
- To inform and discuss any nursing issues with Departmental Manager.
- To support Departmental Manager and Directorate management team.
- To support the Departmental Manager in the day to day discipline within the department
- To participate in the workforce development, selection and interviewing of nursing staff within the Directorate.
- To devise an induction programme for new staff
- Maintains the custody, checking and administration of all drugs in accordance with the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust policy.
- Facilitates staff meetings, team briefs
- Orientates staff to the department, developing an orientation plan giving exposure to all areas.
- Actively assists in the investigation of complaints and draft responses as required.
- Is responsible for ordering stock and non stock consumables.
- Attend meetings in the absence of the Departmental Manager.
Research and Development Responsibilities- To promote nursing practice in line with relevant research.
- To maintain an awareness of evidence-based practice.
- To contribute to research and development programmes within the ward or department.
Audit, Quality and Risk Management Responsibilities- To contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.
- To maintain awareness of the national, professional and local quality issue relevant to the delivery of nursing services, e.g. Clinical Governance.
- To uphold quality initiatives that improve customer care and enhance the interface between staff, patients, and visitors.
- To participate in the audit process for monitoring and reviewing nursing quality.
- To be aware of personal responsibilities in relation to the maintenance of a safe environment and identification of potential risks for all personnel, patients and visitors, taking action as and when required.
- To be aware of the role of the nurse in handling complaints in accordance with WAHNT policy.
- To participate in maintaining a clean environment.
- To have a responsibility for the maintenance and provision of equipment for all lists, being mindful of infection control, COSHH and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- The post holder will familiarise themselves with relevant Trust policies and procedures and comply with these at all times.
- To identify own training needs, to ensure individual competence in the use of all equipment provided for use.
- To maintain a safe environment and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are carried out within 24 hours of admission document and plan care accordingly e.g. manual handling, pressure risks, slips trips and falls, nutrition, safeguarding.
Resource Management Responsibilities- To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment.
- To assist in the assessment and monitoring of staffing requirements and report problems to the appropriate manager.
- In the absence of the Departmental Manager be able to undertake clinical or shift management within the department.
In the absence of the Departmental Manager be able to undertake clinical or shift management within the department. Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.
Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.
Acting as a a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.
- To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.
- To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
- To provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle.
- >To complete patient documentation correctly.
- To work with the Departmental Manager in establishing and monitoring protocols or care pathways.
- To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication with patients, relatives and other staff.
- To support peoples equality, diversity and rights at all times.
- To safe guard vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
- To ensure that patient safety is maintained by the delegation of patient care to nurses with appropriate level of skill at all times and report any accidents or incidents to the Departmental Manager.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Can demonstrate experience in the specific speciality care at Band 5
- Can demonstrate experience of staff management
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates skills in leadership and management Experience of complaints management
- Significant proven knowledge and experience in the specific speciality
- Care of the unstable surgical patient
- Care of patients with invasive lines
DesirablePersonal QualitiesEssential- Excellent communication skills
- High Professional standards
- Able to work in a team
- Able to work under own initiative and guide others
- Ability to think clearly under pressure
- Provides leadership and support to all members of the team
- Able to deal with the emotional aspects of the job
- Able to deal with exposure to bereavement and challenging behaviour
- Enthusiastic & assertive
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Motivated
- Flexibility in shift or working patterns to meet the needs of the service
QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or 2 of the professional register
- Evidence of continuing education
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
- Degree or working towards
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
SkillsEssential- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to record and deal with accurate facts, figures and information
- Able to interpret and adhere to Trust and departmental policies protocols, procedures and guidelines
- Effective communicator both written and verbal
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to prioritise work
- Flexible to change in demands of service
- Understanding Clinical Risk and Clinical Governance
- Understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
- Willing to learn new skills
- Ability to identify personal development needs
- Computer literate
- Ability to support junior, unregistered staff, students
- Ability to identify and manage risk
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 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DD, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Ward Manager Amy Clarke, amy.clarke45@nhs.net, 01905763333
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. 
