Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS; Telford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Telford is seeking a dedicated Sister/Charge Nurse for the Medical Escalation ward. The successful candidate will lead a team within a fast-paced environment, ensuring high-quality patient care while managing ward operations. Applicants must hold the relevant nursing qualification and demonstrate strong clinical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with extensive post-registration experience in relevant speciality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and manage clinical activities.
• Involvement in Nursing audit and research.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and oversee nursing practice.
• Ensure effective utilization of resources for optimum quality care.
• Deputise for the ward manager in their absence and supervise staff.

Skills

Clinical skills and knowledge

Effective communication

Leadership and management

Organisational skills

Education

RGN or equivalent qualification

Evidence of Continuing Professional development

Job description

Position

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust – Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 10 October 2025

We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join and help lead our team on Medical Escalation at the Princess Royal Hospital as a Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse - we have full-time and part-time posts available.

Medical Escalation is a 17 bedded ward, which specialises in the care of General Medical patients, many of whom are acutely unwell and have complex medical needs. Medical Escalation is a fast-paced moving environment requiring good time management and organisational skills as well as extensive clinical knowledge within the medical field. Effective communication skills are key, and a caring and compassionate attitude is vital.

The candidate should also have excellent interpersonal skills, drive and enthusiasm and be dedicated to ensuring that good quality care is delivered to all our patients.

Main duties of the job

• To function as a competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice.
• To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.
• To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
• To deputise for the ward/ department manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

About us

As a Trust, we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations, and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support your continued professional development.

We are an organisation that strives to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (To provide excellent care for the communities we serve) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Professional / Technical Qualifications

• RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP
• Evidence of Continuing Professional development / qualification relevant to area of speciality.

Experience and Knowledge

• Extensive post registration experience with recent experience in the relevant speciality or equivalent.
• High level clinical skills and knowledge.
• Evidence of successfully co-ordinating, managing and leading the team on a day to day basis.
• Evidence of teaching qualification
• Evidence in undertaking preceptor / mentorship role.
• Involvement in Nursing audit and Research.
• An awareness and understanding of policy and practice relevant to speciality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/pro rata