Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Amesbury Ward

NHS; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking NHS Foundation Trust as a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse in the Orthopaedic Trauma Specialty. This position offers a chance to lead a passionate team while providing excellent patient care in a supportive and dynamic environment. With comprehensive training and opportunities for career development, you'll play a crucial role in improving patient experiences.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-registration experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Experience in roster management and understanding of Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the inpatient ward team providing exceptional patient care.
• Coach and motivate nursing staff to uphold care standards.
• Oversee ward operations in the absence of senior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient Care

Motivation

Education

NMC registration

Level 3 Life Support

AIMS course

Job description

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Amesbury Ward

Do you want to have the opportunity to develop and grow as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse within the Orthopaedic Trauma Specialty?

We are currently looking to offer an experienced nurse the opportunity to work with senior management who aim to lead and support the hardworking inpatient ward team to provide the best care and outcomes for the patient group. This position will be on our Trauma and Orthopaedic ward, Amesbury Ward, which is a 32-bedded, mixed-sex ward caring for patients who have sustained orthopaedic injuries.

The orthopaedic specialty is forward-thinking, dynamic, and constantly striving to improve the patient pathway. We aim to maintain a positive and friendly environment—believing in safety, courtesy, and job satisfaction. We are proud to make a difference. If you're ready to come and make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

Now is your chance to help lead this vibrant team and join our Orthopaedic family!

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse within Orthopaedics. The role offers comprehensive training and excellent career development. We are looking for a creative, innovative, and collaborative individual with a passion to improve patient experience. We want to raise the bar in our specialty and restore the magic in the nursing profession.

Do you have the ability to coach, nurture, and motivate others to uphold a culture of exceptional patient care? Help us create magical moments, ensuring an outstanding experience for every patient.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage of over 250 years. We are driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and are well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we provide for our patients and staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super-regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre, and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests based on service needs. Working here is rewarding. Benefits include NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), a generous pension scheme, and on-site amenities like car parking (fee applies), a leisure centre, a day nursery, and a holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work, offering easy access to London and local airports. The city of Southampton is a short train or car journey away, and Bournemouth is accessible if you prefer the sea. Explore Salisbury at www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registration
• Level 3 Life Support
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• At least 2 years post-registration experience
• AIMS course
• Roster management experience
• Understanding of Mental Capacity Act and DOLS

Experience

• Evidence of leadership and management skills
• Ability to run the ward in the absence of senior staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year, pro-rata for part-time roles.