Job overview

A Band 6 Nurse in a Trauma and Orthopaedic ward provides advanced clinical care and leads the nursing team in managing patients with fractures, joint replacements, spinal injuries, and complex trauma. The role involves coordinating safe patient flow, supporting junior staff, and ensuring high standards of post‑operative and rehabilitative care. Band 6 nurses act as clinical role models, oversee shift management, and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, timely, and compassionate care. Strong leadership, excellent communication, and confident decision‑making are essential in this fast‑paced and highly specialised environment.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the nursing team during shifts and ensure safe staffing

• Provide advanced clinical care for trauma and orthopaedic patients

• Manage post‑operative care, wounds, traction, and pain control

• Coordinate patient flow, including admissions and discharges

• Support, supervise, and mentor junior staff and students

• Ensure high standards of documentation, safety, and infection control

• Work closely with the MDT to deliver effective rehabilitation

• Promote a positive patient experience and address concerns promptly

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.