Job overview

Join Our Cardiac Ward as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Junior Sister / Charge Nurse to join our busy and rewarding 36‑bedded Cardiac ward. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

In this role, you will care for patients with a wide range of acute cardiac conditions, working within a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same. Strong communication and organisational skills, along with a commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centred care, are essential.
You will bring enthusiasm, compassion, and a desire to lead by example. A teaching or mentorship preparation course and cardiac knowledge are required, and we will support you to continue developing your skills through ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.

Why Join Us?
We are a friendly, energetic, and highly skilled team who are passionate about delivering outstanding care. Patient safety and experience are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on supporting our staff to thrive. You’ll be working in a positive, collaborative environment that encourages development, engagement, and progression.

For further information, please contact
Katie James and Lindsay Goodall, Senior Sisters.

Main duties of the job

To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:

The assessment of care and health education needs;

The development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care including discharge planning for each patient.

To be designated to manage the ward/department and/or act as a deputy to the person holding continuing responsibility.

To develop leadership skills and experience in the management of the ward/department.

To promote and participate in the implementation of the RUH Nursing strategy:

Reviewing nursing practice and implementing appropriate changes based on research/best practice;

Developing and implementing Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives.

To participate in clinical supervision programs as appropriate, and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to nursing or non-nursing staff.

To promote and maintain effective communication.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centered care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be  in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.