Band 6 Outpatients Sister (UK visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

Job Summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join the Outpatients Department at The Royal London Hospital as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse. This is a dynamic role requiring strong leadership skills to oversee a wide variety of surgical and medical clinics, including:

Plastic Surgery

General & Colorectal Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Urology

Renal Medicine

Neurosciences

Flexible Cystoscopy

Minor Surgery

Neuromuscular Biopsy Clinics

The postholder will coordinate daily operations across these clinics, manage staffing, and ensure high standards of patient care. You will also deputise for the Band 7 Outpatients Nurse Manager when required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee daily clinical activities and staff coordination within the outpatient clinics at Royal London and Mile End Hospitals.

Ensure adequate staffing levels and appropriate skill mix across departments.

Open and close outpatient clinics in line with operational needs.

Support junior staff development through mentoring, appraisals, and supervision.

Lead on quality improvement initiatives and audits.

Address patient and staff concerns or complaints effectively and professionally.

Participate in staff performance reviews, informal sickness management, and clinical governance.

Contribute to rota planning and support administrative responsibilities of the department.

Note: Clinics currently run Monday to Friday between 08:30–19:00, but the role may involve future evening and weekend shifts. Flexibility is essential.

About Us

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the UK’s largest healthcare providers and teaching hospital groups. We are committed to providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality care across our hospitals in East London. Our WeCare values underpin everything we do:

We are welcoming

Engaging

Collaborative

Aspirational

Respectful

We actively promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Minimum 3 years post-registration experience

At least 1 year’s recent experience in Outpatient nursing

Mentorship in Practice course or equivalent

Desirable:

Working towards or completed BSc in Nursing

Experience (Essential):

Inpatient ward experience (minimum 1 year)

Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff and students

Previous coordination of shifts or acting up in a senior role

Desirable:

Leadership experience

Complaint and conflict management

Experience in performance management

Knowledge & Skills (Essential):

Strong understanding of outpatient care and clinical pathways

Knowledge of quality indicators and patient safety standards

Ability to make clinical decisions, act as a role model, and lead by example

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience in wound care (e.g. nurse-led dressing clinics)

Desirable:

Audit and standards setting experience

Computer and IT skills (including rota planning systems)

Awareness of NHS budgetary constraints

Recruitment/interviewing skills

Other Requirements

Commitment to high standards of care and patient experience

Able to work well under pressure and adapt to service needs

Flexible, approachable, and team-oriented

Additional Information

This post is subject to:

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

UK NMC registration

Compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975

Presentation Requirement

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to deliver a short presentation as part of the interview process.

How to Apply

Apply via the NHS Jobs portal before the closing date: 25 August 2025.
Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.