Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated nurse to join the Gynaecology nursing team at Worcestershire Royal Hospital as a Sister/Charge Nurse. The role will be based across the Emergency Gynaecology Assessment Unit(EGAU) and Gynaecology Inpatient Unit(GIU), full or part time hours, working at band 6 level. This is a position with day-to-day responsibility for leading and supporting a team of skilled nurses, ensuring provision of compassionate and clinically excellent care for patients accessing our services.
The EGAU is a 24:7 service and works closely with the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit providing high-quality emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy care. GIU is the setting for women undergoing emergency and elective gynaecological surgery. The Sister and wider nursing team work by shift allocation over the two areas.
The successful candidate will have an interest in continuous quality improvement of care including the patient experience. They will have at least 2 years experience working in Gynaecology or a related field and will report to the Ward Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse that is full of initiative and passionate about providing compassionate care. If you are motivated, inspiring and looking for a new challenge then this could be the role for you. We would love to hear from you.
For more information or an informal visit, please contact Danielle Williams (Ward Manager for Gynaecology) via email: 01905 761489
Main duties of the job
This role ensures the maintenance of a high standard of nursing care at all times. This will be achieved through the effective management of staff and resources, delegating patient care to nurses with the appropriate level of skill at all times.
You will provide effective leadership acting as a good role model, liaising with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of care in the best interests of the patient and family.
You will supervise junior staff and teach qualified and unqualified staff as needed.
You will encourage a culture of reporting accidents/incidents/near misses via Datix for quality improvement
You will respond to Safeguarding concerns and support other nursing staff appropriately
You will lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice for quality improvement and ensure that nursing procedures are implemented in keeping with the policies of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
About Us
Worcestershire 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 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 Costs
Any 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.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9365-25-0921
Job locations
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Post TitleSister / Charge Nurse
Pay Band6
HoursPart/Full time
ContractPermanent
Location / DepartmentEmergency Gynaecology Assessment Unit/Gynaecology Inpatients Unit
Accountable toDivisional Director of Nursing
Reports toWard Manager for Gynaecology
Key Working RelationshipsMatron for Acute Gynaecology Services, Ward Manager, Sister for Womens Health Unit, Staff Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Ward Clerk, Medical Secretaries and Administration Team, Housekeeping Team, Medical Staff for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Student Nurse Practice Facilitators/Assessors/Supervisors
Risk AssessmentThe post involves manual handling activities and exposure to body fluids and chemicals. May involve some VDU work and individuals may be exposed to violence and aggression. Requirement for Occupational Health Risk Assessment and current DBS.
Job Purpose
To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of nursing care at all times through the effective management of staff and resources and to be available for advice and support within the specialty
Provide effective leadership and to act as a good role model, as well as to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and co-ordinate all aspects of care in the best interests of the patient and family
To supervise junior staff and to teach qualified and unqualified staff as appropriate
To liaise closely with person carrying overall responsibility for the ward/department in the absence of that person.
Key Duties
Professional/Clinical Leadership
To assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care in the best interests of the patient
To take appropriate action to ensure the safety of patients, including the delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate level of skill at all times
To lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice
To actively lead in team nursing and the development of nursing responsibilities for individual patients
To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care of patients
To discuss with the senior colleagues the development and changes, both nursing and medical, which affect patient care directly and indirectly
Establish and maintain communication with people about routine and daily activities overcoming any differences in communication between the people involved
To report any accidents/incidents/near misses via Datix and escalate to the Ward manager and/or Matron
To respond to Safeguarding concerns appropriately, adhering to the Trust policy and procedures
To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the policies of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Staff Development
Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others
Supervise the training of qualified and unqualified staff in accordance to their level of competence, and assist junior staff to develop clinical and managerial skills
To act as a mentor for junior staff, to participate in teaching for all learners in accordance with their objectives
Working closely with Practice Facilitators/Assessors and Supervisors, provide support and supervision of student nurses
To participate in teaching programmes
Maintain a wide knowledge of current practice an issues within the speciality by reading relevant journals and attending study days where appropriate. Promoting the implementation and teaching of research based practice
To keep up to date with mandatory training
To organise and provide training programmes in accordance with the identified needs for the department
Clinical Governance
Promote best practice in health, safety and security
Contribute to quality improvement
Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
Participate in personal and departmental clinical audit
To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the policies of the Trust
Management
Promote effective communication with ward/departmental staff and multidisciplinary teams
To manage effectively the ward/department in the absence of the ward manager/Matron
To prepare the duty rota for staff within the Ward establishment
To provide an effective and well balanced skill mix to meet the requirements for a 24 hour service and to ensure the presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse at all times
Maintain the custody of controlled drugs according to statutory procedure, ordering replacements, checking and administering all drugs according to the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust policy
To oversee and ensure adequate ordering and maintaining adequate stocks of supplies and provisions within the Ward/Department under the supervision of the budget holder
Contribute to the implementation of services
Plan, allocate, assess and provide feedback to team members
Maintain and support the efficient use of physical and/or financial resources
To collect information for and participate in studies to determine patient dependency and quality assurance
To take all measures to ensure safety and report all accidents/incidents to the Matron and to monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies
Maintain contemporaneous, accurate records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used
Be conversant with Trust policies and procedures and national guidance/standards such as NICE
To work in accordance with government initiatives to ensure targets set are achieved
To assist across the gynaecology service of the Trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand
Maintain good relations and communication with other Departments and multi-disciplinary teams
To share nursing skills with the multi-disciplinary team from other clinical area
Professional
To maintain a professional attitude at all times developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and profession in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council
To be aware of personal and professional development
To attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved by the Matron
To be conversant and comply with the Trust policies and regulations and attend mandatory lectures as instructed
Participate in research projects where appropriate, report findings within a multidisciplinary framework
Implement research where appropriate
Personnel
To participate in the selection and interviewing of nursing staff within the ward/department
Participate in devising induction programmes for newly appointed staff
To assist the Matron in monitoring staff performance
Participate in staff appraisal and writing of reports
To assist in the maintenance of day to day discipline within the department
To inform the Matron of staff failing to meet the required standard of performance, and taking appropriate action where required
To counsel staff in relation to personnel and professional matters
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Post TitleSister / Charge Nurse
Pay Band6
HoursPart/Full time
ContractPermanent
Location / DepartmentEmergency Gynaecology Assessment Unit/Gynaecology Inpatients Unit
Accountable toDivisional Director of Nursing
Reports toWard Manager for Gynaecology
Key Working RelationshipsMatron for Acute Gynaecology Services, Ward Manager, Sister for Womens Health Unit, Staff Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Ward Clerk, Medical Secretaries and Administration Team, Housekeeping Team, Medical Staff for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Student Nurse Practice Facilitators/Assessors/Supervisors
Risk AssessmentThe post involves manual handling activities and exposure to body fluids and chemicals. May involve some VDU work and individuals may be exposed to violence and aggression. Requirement for Occupational Health Risk Assessment and current DBS.
Job Purpose
To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of nursing care at all times through the effective management of staff and resources and to be available for advice and support within the specialty
Provide effective leadership and to act as a good role model, as well as to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and co-ordinate all aspects of care in the best interests of the patient and family
To supervise junior staff and to teach qualified and unqualified staff as appropriate
To liaise closely with person carrying overall responsibility for the ward/department in the absence of that person.
Key Duties
Professional/Clinical Leadership
To assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care in the best interests of the patient
To take appropriate action to ensure the safety of patients, including the delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate level of skill at all times
To lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice
To actively lead in team nursing and the development of nursing responsibilities for individual patients
To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care of patients
To discuss with the senior colleagues the development and changes, both nursing and medical, which affect patient care directly and indirectly
Establish and maintain communication with people about routine and daily activities overcoming any differences in communication between the people involved
To report any accidents/incidents/near misses via Datix and escalate to the Ward manager and/or Matron
To respond to Safeguarding concerns appropriately, adhering to the Trust policy and procedures
To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the policies of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Staff Development
Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others
Supervise the training of qualified and unqualified staff in accordance to their level of competence, and assist junior staff to develop clinical and managerial skills
To act as a mentor for junior staff, to participate in teaching for all learners in accordance with their objectives
Working closely with Practice Facilitators/Assessors and Supervisors, provide support and supervision of student nurses
To participate in teaching programmes
Maintain a wide knowledge of current practice an issues within the speciality by reading relevant journals and attending study days where appropriate. Promoting the implementation and teaching of research based practice
To keep up to date with mandatory training
To organise and provide training programmes in accordance with the identified needs for the department
Clinical Governance
Promote best practice in health, safety and security
Contribute to quality improvement
Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
Participate in personal and departmental clinical audit
To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the policies of the Trust
Management
Promote effective communication with ward/departmental staff and multidisciplinary teams
To manage effectively the ward/department in the absence of the ward manager/Matron
To prepare the duty rota for staff within the Ward establishment
To provide an effective and well balanced skill mix to meet the requirements for a 24 hour service and to ensure the presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse at all times
Maintain the custody of controlled drugs according to statutory procedure, ordering replacements, checking and administering all drugs according to the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust policy
To oversee and ensure adequate ordering and maintaining adequate stocks of supplies and provisions within the Ward/Department under the supervision of the budget holder
Contribute to the implementation of services
Plan, allocate, assess and provide feedback to team members
Maintain and support the efficient use of physical and/or financial resources
To collect information for and participate in studies to determine patient dependency and quality assurance
To take all measures to ensure safety and report all accidents/incidents to the Matron and to monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies
Maintain contemporaneous, accurate records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used
Be conversant with Trust policies and procedures and national guidance/standards such as NICE
To work in accordance with government initiatives to ensure targets set are achieved
To assist across the gynaecology service of the Trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand
Maintain good relations and communication with other Departments and multi-disciplinary teams
To share nursing skills with the multi-disciplinary team from other clinical area
Professional
To maintain a professional attitude at all times developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and profession in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council
To be aware of personal and professional development
To attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved by the Matron
To be conversant and comply with the Trust policies and regulations and attend mandatory lectures as instructed
Participate in research projects where appropriate, report findings within a multidisciplinary framework
Implement research where appropriate
Personnel
To participate in the selection and interviewing of nursing staff within the ward/department
Participate in devising induction programmes for newly appointed staff
To assist the Matron in monitoring staff performance
Participate in staff appraisal and writing of reports
To assist in the maintenance of day to day discipline within the department
To inform the Matron of staff failing to meet the required standard of performance, and taking appropriate action where required
To counsel staff in relation to personnel and professional matters
Person Specification
Essential
Other Job Requirements
- Standard Clauses
- A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS.
- All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and barring lists.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years experience at Band 5 within gynaecology or related field
- Experience of working independently/prioritising own workload
- Experience of working within the Multidisciplinary team
- Shift management
- Teaching and assessing
Desirable
- Ward/Department based teaching
- Clinical audit activity
- Risk assessment reporting
- Carrying out staff appraisals and Professional Development Plan formation
- Sickness absence/monitoring
- Complaints handling
Qualifications
Essential
- First level NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Educated in nursing studies to degree level
- Leadership study/qualification
- Practice Supervisor and Assessor
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of being up to date with current NHS/professional issues including the NMC Code of Conduct
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Experience and knowledge of womens health issues
- Clinical credibility
- Evidence of teaching and development skills
- Leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate others
- Awareness of health and safety issues and management of them
- Awareness of safeguarding principles
- Able to prioritise workload
- Fully aware of principles of infection control.
- Fully aware of the principles of clinical governance and the application of clinical governance
- Computer literate as appropriate to the post
- Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
Desirable
- Involvement in Clinical Supervision
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Compassionate and Empathetic
- Demonstrates initiative
- Assertive
- Enthusiastic, cheerful and dynamic
- Motivated with the ability to put changes into practice
- Organised and good time management
Person Specification
Essential
- Compassionate and Empathetic
- Demonstrates initiative
- Assertive
- Enthusiastic, cheerful and dynamic
- Motivated with the ability to put changes into practice
- Organised and good time management
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.
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.
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
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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