Nursing - Sister / Charge Nurse

The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Telford is seeking a Nursing - Sister / Charge Nurse to support the Acute Medical Unit. The ideal candidate will have extensive nursing experience and be capable of leading and managing a nursing team while ensuring high standards of care in an acute setting. This permanent role offers a salary of £38,682.00 - £46,580 per annum and provides opportunities for NHS discounts.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

NHS Pension

Eligible for NHS Discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration experience required.
• Ability to lead and assess nursing team work.
• Sound clinical knowledge in an acute medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager and nursing team.
• Manage staffing levels and ensure care standards.
• Participate in teaching and training of staff.

Skills

Supervision and management

Excellent communication skills

Clinical knowledge in acute settings

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Job description

Overview

Job title: Nursing - Sister / Charge Nurse

Department: Acute Medical Unit (AMU)

Salary: £38,682.00 - £46,580 per annum

Closing Date: 13/10/2025

Location: Telford

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6

Job ref: 223-SCN-569-A

Pension: NHS Pension

Holidays: Generous Holiday Allowance

NHS discount: Eligible for NHS Discounts

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 23.00 hours per week

Contact: Kerry Tasker

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

Main duties of the job

• The successful candidate will support the Ward Manager and team of nursing staff within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) / Acute Medical Assessment (AMA) and Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury. Extensive post-registration experience is required.
• You will be an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) and be able to lead and assess the work of the nursing team, building upon clinical and managerial experience.
• Instrumental in supporting the Ward Manager with continuous improvement of the department, monitoring and maintaining high standards of care reflected in patient experience. Sound clinical knowledge and experience in an acute medical setting is essential.
• Demonstrate ability to supervise, manage and control the activities of a department efficiently; assess and implement appropriate care for new and current patients while ensuring adequate staffing levels and appropriate use of resources.
• Actively participate in teaching, training and supervision of all staff grades. Be receptive to change, dynamic, and provide ongoing development support to more senior colleagues.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive management style. Be flexible and responsive to changing workload and multidisciplinary team needs.

Working for your organisation

The successful candidate will be a role model for continuous professional behaviour and demonstrate the core values of the Trust. They should show enthusiasm and a friendly manner towards patients, nurses and the multidisciplinary team.