AMU Sister/Charge Nurse

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Staff accommodation

Job summary

Walsall Manor Hospital, part of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, invites applications for Band 6 roles within Acute Medicine. The post focuses on coordinating flow for high-acuity patients, liaising with A&E and the MDT, and supporting consultants with round duties.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and commitment to high-quality patient care. The NHS Trust emphasises professional development, a supportive team, and access to NHS pension arrangements.

Qualifications

• Nursing registration with NMC.
• Masters in Nursing or related subject is desirable.
• ENB 998/D32/D33 or equivalent experience is required/advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and deliver high-quality care to high-acuity patients.
• Liaise with A&E and MDT; participate in front board rounds twice daily and ensure effective communication with clinical leads.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Report writing

Advanced clinical assessment

Education

Nursing registration (NMC)

Masters degree in Nursing/health related subject

ENB 998/D32/D33 or equivalent

Tools

Database literacy

Job description

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Main area Medicine and Long Term Conditions Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

34.5 hours per week (days/ nights/ weekend/ 7 day cover) Job ref 407-MLTC-8214825-A

Site Walsall Manor Hospital Town Walsall Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/09/2026 08:00 Interview date 25/09/2026

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for Band 6 vacancies within the Division of Acute Medicine.

We are a friendly team who welcome applicants that enjoy providing high quality care to patients, have a good sense of humour and strive for excellence.

We pride ourselves in giving excellent care and making the patient the centre of everything we do!!! To provide good quality care and a good patient experience.

We are a close team, who support each other professionally and personally, if successful you will be made to feel welcome as a friend to the team and hospital.

PLEASE NOTE IF THIS VACANCY RECEIVES A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS, IT IS SUBJECT TO CLOSING EARLY!

Main duties of the job

As band 6 you are responsible for the coordination of flow and providing high quality care to high acuity patients. you will identify patients requiring review by MDT and those who need transferring. you will liaise closely with A&E, and the Operational Centre and elevate any concerns. As a band 6, you will ensure communication with the clinical lead and the junior doctors are frequent to promote patient flow; also you will be expected to front board round with consultants twice a day.

There are opportunity to develop your skills and to empower your team as there are plenty learning opportunities for you to progress. this is a dynamic team who supports their patients, relatives and colleagues and place great emphasis on patient safety and quality of care.

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will need to be passionate about providing quality care for every one with varying age and conditions promoting independence; we want staff to make a difference, and become a valued member of our long established team.

This role will require a person willing to oversee patient flow, and care for the high acuity patients in AMU's enhanced care bays. There will be opportunities within the role to complete learning to ensure that all our patients receive timely and appropriate care specific to their needs.This role also widens your outlook within the organisation to enhance your learning development and embody the trust values within the team.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered General Nurse
• ENB 998/D32/D33 or equivalent or evidence of experience
• Masters Degree in Nursing/health related subject or clear evidence of working towards
• Advanced clinical assessment skills training are desirable

Experience

• Proven track record of managing a ward area
• Has managed control of infection as part of their clinical experience
• Teaching experience and the ability to present effectively
• Performance management skills
• Able to conduct audit and implement change to improve patient experience of service
• Able to manage resources
• Able to network and establish effective working relationships to impact on collaborative working practice
• Research appreciation and ability to influence others through research findings
• Processon of a management qualification or evidence of having undertaken leadershiop skills training is desirable

Skills and Knowledge

• Computer literate, knowledge of databases and data collation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to compile reports and write strategy papers
• Evidence of innovation in clinical services and/or clinical service development
• Complex case management, able to identify and respond to priorities and emergencies

Other

• High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and achieve success through, with and in others
• Able to work under pressure and demonstrate effective stress management
• Able to support staff and develop conducive team building and team working
• Able to challenge and to take appropriate actioin to correct poor or unsatisfactory working practices

Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to the internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac.

Sponsorship and Visas

We welcome applications from all candidates with the right to work in the UK, including those on Health and Care Visas, Graduate Visas, or other valid permissions. All candidates will be considered on equal terms.

This Trust currently recruits successfully from the domestic labour market and has a sufficient pool of suitably qualified candidates for Band 3 roles. Visa sponsorship is therefore not available for this role currently.Candidates who already hold the right to work in the UK, including those on an existing Health and Care Visa, Graduate Visa, or any other valid permission are welcome to apply and will be considered on equal terms. This position is reviewed regularly in line with Home Office guidance. Right to work will be verified at each stage of the recruitment and monitored throughout employment. All candidates who are offered a position will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK as part of the pre-employment checks process. Where a candidates' right to work is derived from another person’s immigration permission, the Trust will discuss the implications of this with the candidate before a permanent post is confirmed, to ensure that both parties understand the terms on which employment can be sustained.

Recruitment and Selection Approach

In line with best practice and regulatory guidance, our selection process is fair, consistent and based on your ability to perform the role, contribute to the organisation and your potential for development.

What to expect:

• Application screening: Your application will be reviewed against the person specification
• Interview: Typically, a panel interview with competency-based and values-based questions
• Assessment: Role-dependent assessments may include practical tasks or presentations
• Timeline: We aim to complete the process within 47 days of the closing date. Recruitment Journey is attached to all live vacancies.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates at any stage. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note this vacancy may close early due to high volume of applications