Job summary
Join Our OPUSS Team as a Band 6 Coordinator - Short Stay Elderly Care Ward
OPUSS Ward is a dynamic short-stay unit dedicated to the care of older people. We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and forward-thinking Band 6 Nurse to take on a leadership role within our team.
As a Band 6 Coordinator, you will be at the heart of patient flow and team leadership, ensuring safe, high-quality, and person-centred care for older adults with complex medical, cognitive, and social needs. You will lead by example, supporting and developing staff, coordinating care plans, and working closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver excellence in a fast-paced environment.
This role demands strong clinical expertise, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate others. You will play a key part in maintaining safe staffing levels, driving quality improvements, and ensuring that every patient experience reflects dignity, compassion, and respect.
At OPUSS, we pride ourselves on strong nurse leadership, a supportive culture, and a commitment to professional development. We will help you grow into your leadership potential while making a real difference to patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
- Lead and coordinate care delivery on a busy short-stay elderly ward.
- Ensure safe staffing levels and effective patient flow.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based care for older adults.
- Act as a role model, providing clinical leadership and mentorship to staff.
- Support discharge planning and liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintain high standards of documentation and compliance with NMC Code.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and participate in audits.
- Promote a positive, compassionate, and patient-focused culture.
About us
At the RUH, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work together as one team to make a real difference - for our patients, for each other, and for our community. Whatever your role, your contribution matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.
We're committed to creating a compassionate, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Our growing staff networks celebrate success, amplify voices, and create opportunities to listen and learn. We champion kindness and civility, embrace diversity, and believe it makes us stronger.
Learning, development, and innovation run through everything we do. We'll support you to thrive and reach your full potential, with clear pathways for career progression.
Your wellbeing matters to us. Our holistic programme supports physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial health - and yes, we even have a pool!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC Pin) - Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Clinical Experience in Elderly Care - Proven experience in acute or short-stay elderly wards.
- Leadership & Coordination Skills - Ability to lead a team, allocate resources, and manage patient flow effectively.
Desirable
- Mentorship/Preceptorship Qualification - Ability to support staff development.
- Experience with Discharge Planning - Knowledge of community pathways and reducing length of stay.
- Audit & Quality Improvement Experience - Familiarity with monitoring quality indicators and implementing improvements.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills - Ability to liaise with multidisciplinary teams and families.
- Risk Management / Patient Safety Awareness & Safe Staffing - Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate clinical risks. Understanding of safe staffing principles.
- Ability to Work Under Pressure - Skilled in prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - Courses or training relevant to elderly care or leadership.
- IT Skills - Competence in electronic patient record systems and rostering tools.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC Pin) - Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Clinical Experience in Elderly Care - Proven experience in acute or short-stay elderly wards.
- Leadership & Coordination Skills - Ability to lead a team, allocate resources, and manage patient flow effectively.
Desirable
- Mentorship/Preceptorship Qualification - Ability to support staff development.
- Experience with Discharge Planning - Knowledge of community pathways and reducing length of stay.
- Audit & Quality Improvement Experience - Familiarity with monitoring quality indicators and implementing improvements.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills - Ability to liaise with multidisciplinary teams and families.
- Risk Management / Patient Safety Awareness & Safe Staffing - Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate clinical risks. Understanding of safe staffing principles.
- Ability to Work Under Pressure - Skilled in prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - Courses or training relevant to elderly care or leadership.
- IT Skills - Competence in electronic patient record systems and rostering tools.
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.
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).
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.
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).
