The London Clinic

Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Job summary

This is a senior clinical role for an experienced gynaecology nurse who is confident leading teams within an acute inpatient setting. The Band 6 Sister Charge Nurse will support the operational management of the ward while maintaining high standards of clinical care, patient safety and staff development. Gynaecology experience is essential to ensure safe leadership, effective decision making and continuity of care across the patient pathway.

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 Sister Charge Nurse will provide day to day clinical and professional leadership on the ward, supporting the Ward Manager in the safe and effective delivery of care. The role includes leading shifts, managing patient flow, overseeing high quality nursing care, supervising and developing staff, and ensuring compliance with medicines management, documentation, governance and safety standards. The post holder will deputise for senior colleagues as required and play an active role in service improvement and multidisciplinary working.

About us

The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals, providing consultant led care across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. Located in central London, the hospital is recognised for its strong nursing culture, high clinical standards and commitment to patient safety, governance and compassionate care. The Gynaecology ward provides inpatient care across a range of complex surgical specialties including gynaecology, plastics and reconstructive surgery, ENT, vascular and thoracic surgery. The ward manages patients with varying levels of acuity and complexity, requiring strong clinical leadership, effective coordination and consistently high standards of personalised care. Working within a fast paced multidisciplinary environment, the team places a strong emphasis on quality improvement, professional standards and patient experience, with gynaecology forming a core and essential part of the service.

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REQ100350

Job locations

20 Devonshire Place

West End

W1G 6JA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Band 6 Department: Gynaecology & General Surgery Ward Salary: £49,113 - £60,067 Job Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 - longdays, nights and weekends About Us The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals, recognised for delivering high quality, consultant led care across a wide range of medical and surgical services. Based in central London, the hospital has a strong nursing culture and a clear focus on patient safety, professionalism and compassionate care. The Gynaecology ward provides inpatient care across a range of complex surgical specialties including gynaecology, plastics and reconstructive surgery, ENT, vascular and thoracic surgery, managing patients with varying levels of acuity and complexity and requiring strong clinical leadership, effective coordination and consistently high standards of personalised care. The ward operates within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment where governance, quality improvement and patient experience are central to daily practice, and gynaecology experience is essential to support safe decision making and effective patient flow. The role We are seeking an experienced and confident Band 6 Junior Sister Charge Nurse to support the effective leadership and day to day management of the ward. Working closely with the Ward Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality care, supporting staff development and maintaining operational efficiency. You will deputise for the Ward Manager as required, lead shifts, manage patient flow and act as a visible clinical leader within the team. Key responsibilities

Provide strong clinical and professional leadership across the ward

Manage a clinical caseload and oversee individualised patient care

Support, supervise and develop nursing staff and HCAs

Contribute to recruitment, induction, appraisals and mandatory training compliance

Coordinate admissions, discharges and bed management in liaison with the MDT

Ensure safe medicines management and high-quality documentation

Lead on patient safety checks, audits and quality improvement activity

Manage incidents, complaints and conflict in a timely and professional manner

Use electronic rostering to ensure safe and effective staffing

Represent the ward at meetings and governance forums when required

Ideal candidate This role is suited to an experienced surgical nurse who is ready to take on a senior leadership position within a complex inpatient environment. Key Requirements:

Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Significant post registration experience within acute inpatient care

Proven experience working on a surgical ward

Previous experience in a Band 6 or acting Band 6 role

Essential experience in gynaecology nursing

Experience supervising staff and leading shifts

Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills

Confidence working across multiple surgical specialties

Excellent communication and leadership skills

A proactive approach to patient safety and service improvement

Benefits We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Travel season ticket loan

Family friendly benefits

A range of retail discounts

Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Apply now. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and suitable candidates will be contacted directly. Early application is strongly encouraged. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background