Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Durrington/AFU Ward

Integrated Care System; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Salisbury is seeking a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Durrington/AFU ward. This role involves supervising nursing staff, managing patient care, and contributing to team development in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have a relevant nursing qualification and a minimum of two years of post-qualifying experience, alongside strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro-rata)

Generous pension scheme

On-site parking and leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a degree or diploma.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience required.
• Level 3 life support certified.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage ward to ensure staff provide compassionate care.
• Contribute to public protection and maintain a safe environment.
• Facilitate learning and development for staff and students.

Skills

Labour and Delivery Experience

Strong Leadership

Verbal and Written Communication

Education

Degree/Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Durrington/AFU Ward

An exciting B6 position has become available on Durrington/AFU ward.

Durrington acute medical frailty ward is a growing team of nurses, clinicians, and therapists. This is a fast-paced environment caring for patients with various medical conditions and complex discharge planning.

Durrington is a friendly and supportive environment with an enthusiastic team. You will be clinically challenged as a key member of the management and leadership team, deputising for the ward sister/charge nurse in their absence.

As a registered, accountable, and autonomous nurse, you will act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions.

You will be responsible for patient assessment, care planning, providing and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care.

As an NMC registrant, you will facilitate the learning and development of staff and students. You will demonstrate strong leadership qualities and be open, transparent, and trustworthy. As a Trust employee, you will act with integrity and uphold the values of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.

Main duties of the job

Professional and ethical practice.

• You will work closely with the Ward Manager to manage the ward, communicating effectively, listening to staff, and ensuring their views are heard.
• You will support your Senior Sister by agreeing on decisions and plans for ward development and presenting a united, cohesive voice as a senior team member.
• You will supervise and monitor care delivery, ensuring staff and students provide care with kindness, compassion, and respect, while maintaining standards and managing concerns appropriately.

Care management and educational responsibilities.

• You will contribute to public protection by creating and maintaining a safe environment through quality assurance and risk management strategies, including clinical risk assessments and incident reporting.
• You will demonstrate knowledge of effective inter-professional working practices, respecting and utilizing contributions from all health and social care team members.

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

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage of over 250 years. We aim to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and are known for high-quality care and treatment.

We are rated 'Good' by the CQC, providing regional and 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. With about 470 beds and over 4000 staff, we support flexible working and offer various benefits including NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include parking, leisure facilities, a nursery, and holiday playschemes.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work, with easy access to London, Southampton, Bournemouth, and other destinations. Explore Salisbury at www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma or equivalent
• Ongoing aims course

Knowledge & Skills

• Level 3 life support
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience

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 ensure no previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro-rata if part-time.