Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Investigation Unit Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

The closing date is 01 March 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 6 Nurse to join the Clinical Investigation Unit (CIU) at Royal Surrey County Hospital.

The CIU is a specialist outpatient unit delivering high-quality care for patients undergoing dynamic endocrine function tests and other specialist investigations and delivering lipid clinic services. This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys autonomous practice, patient education, and working closely within a multidisciplinary team.

About You

We are looking for a registered nurse (NMC) with:o Recent post-registration experience in an acute settingo Strong clinical skills and confidence working autonomouslyo Excellent communication and organisational skillso A commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, high-quality careo Leadership skills with the ability to support and guide others

Experience in endocrine nursing, outpatient services, or dynamic function testing is desirable, but training and support will be provided.

You will be proactive and above all, an excellent communicator. Understanding the importance of patient care you must have the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients, recognising the specific needs of patients and relatives.

You will be involved in inspiring and supporting a diverse, well-established group through effective coaching and engaging team meetings.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:o Undertaking and coordinating dynamic function tests (DFTs)o Performing clinical observations, phlebotomy, cannulation and IV drug administrationo Providing clear patient information to support informed consento Supporting outpatient lipid clinics and managing follow-up appointmentso Acting as a role model and supporting junior staffo Contributing to audit, service improvement and clinical governanceo Supporting the clinical lead with agreed managerial and organisational duties

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum pro rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-AR-EMF19781-B6

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of CIU clinics, delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. Working alongside consultants and fellow CIU nurses, you will be responsible for undertaking and coordinating dynamic function tests, supporting patients throughout their investigations, coordinating lipid clinics and contributing to the ongoing development o the service

The nurse will be based on CIU RSCH, which is an outpatient unit. They will ensure smooth running of outpatients clinics and process dynamic function tests (DFTs) as necessary. She will also contribute to management of CIU.

For further details please refer to the attached job description and person specification; as any short-listed applicants will be selected and interviewed against these criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details please refer to the attached job description and person specification; as any short-listed applicants will be selected and interviewed against these criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
Recent post qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting
Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent

Desirable

First degree
First degree

Knowledge

Essential

2 years' experience at E grade or above within acute hospital setting
Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
Knowledge and understanding of current issues in acute NHS setting
Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management

Desirable

Clinical audit experience
Evidence of research based practice
Evidence in changing practice and project management
Dynamic function tests

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
Recent post qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting
Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent

Desirable

First degree
First degree

Knowledge

Essential

2 years' experience at E grade or above within acute hospital setting
Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
Knowledge and understanding of current issues in acute NHS setting
Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management

Desirable

Clinical audit experience
Evidence of research based practice
Evidence in changing practice and project management
Dynamic function tests

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

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 Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)