Senior Charge Nurse/Ward Leader

NHS; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 7 Ward Leader to manage the Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care. The role requires strong clinical leadership and interpersonal skills to provide high-quality care in a dynamic environment, focusing on elderly care and collaboration with various departments.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

On-site car parking

Leisure centre

Day nursery

Holiday play scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Band 6 nurse.
• Experience in teaching and assessing in clinical areas.
• Knowledge of NHS legislation including clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the designated ward and provide clinical leadership.
• Lead and develop the nursing team in the care of acute patients.
• Work in a 20:80 split, both clinically and in a managerial capacity.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interpersonal skills

Evidence-based practice

Change management

Education

NMC Registration

Leadership and/or Management course

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 7 to head up our Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care within the Division of Medicine.

The ward leader will need to demonstrate a flexible approach in managing the daily clinical workload and have the interpersonal skills to manage a dynamic workforce. The post holder will also work closely with the Acute Frailty Unit and the Emergency Department, providing high-quality care within this interesting and diverse inpatient ward.

If you are a passionate and dedicated nursing professional committed to delivering excellence and innovation, and want to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, we would love to hear from you! Our state-of-the-art ward, offering pioneering standards in healthcare delivery for dementia patients, requires an exceptional Ward Leader with a background, experience, or interest in elderly care to join our remarkable team.

Please note we require an experienced Registered Ward Leader/Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse with current NMC Registration.

Main duties of the job

1. Assume responsibility for the designated ward and provide clinical leadership to the nursing team.
2. Lead and develop the nursing team in the care of acute patients and assist in developing clinical competencies.
3. Work in a 20:80 split, both clinically on the ward and in a managerial capacity.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience. 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 high performance in 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. Benefits include NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), a generous pension scheme, on-site car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery, and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work, offering easy access to London, local airports, Southampton, Bournemouth, and the sea. Explore Salisbury at www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk.

Details

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum, pro rata if part-time

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 269-SFT9161

Job locations: Salisbury Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ

Job description

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

Person Specification

Education, qualifications, and training (Essential):

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of clinical leadership and management

Desirable:

• Leadership and/or Management course
• Advanced communication skills training

Experience (Essential):

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Band 6
• Experience as a senior nurse demonstrating evidence-based practice
• Experience of teaching and assessing in clinical areas
• Knowledge of NHS legislation including clinical governance, COSHH, H&S, IP&C, manual handling, confidentiality

Desirable:

• Experience of collaborative working and service development
• Experience of change management and project development

Additional requirements

This post is subject to a DBS check, and applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Please refer to the UK Visas and Immigration website for details. For overseas applicants, a criminal record check from each country of residence in the past 10 years is required.