Sister / Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

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

Job summary

A regional health trust in Shrewsbury is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse to oversee the Acute Medical Unit. The successful candidate will lead nursing staff, support departmental improvements, and manage patient care in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be RGN qualified with extensive post-registration experience in an acute setting. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to impact patient care positively.

Qualifications

• Extensive post registration experience in relevant specialty.
• High level clinical skills and knowledge.
• Evidence of successfully coordinating and managing a nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Support Ward Managers with continuous improvement of care standards.
• Supervise, manage, and control departmental activities efficiently.
• Participate in teaching, training, and supervision of nursing staff.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Team management

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Job description

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Sister / Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

The closing date is 06 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to support the Ward Managers and team of nursing staff within the Department of Acute Medicine at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. This comprises of an Acute Medical Assessment (AMA)/Enhanced Care/Acute Medical Unit (AMU). There are permanent posts and secondments available. The candidate will require extensive post registration experience.

You will be an experienced RGN and be able to lead and supervise the work of the nursing team, building upon your own clinical and managerial experience.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the Ward Managers with the continuous improvement of the department, effectively monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of care that are reflected by patient experience. Sound clinical knowledge and experience in an acute setting is essential.

The successful candidate must have a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of a department in an efficient and effective manner. This will involve the assessment and implementation of appropriate care for new and current patients whilst ensuring adequate staffing levels are maintained and resources used appropriately.

Showing commitment and direction to the team as a whole you will actively participate in the teaching, training and supervision of all grades of staff. You will be required to be receptive to change, be dynamic and demonstrate active assistance and support to your more senior colleagues in the ongoing development of the department.

You must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will have a proactive management style, anticipating and dealing with issues constructively within the multidisciplinary team setting. You must be flexible in your approach to the role and respond appropriately to the demands of an ever-changing workload.

About us

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

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Professional /Technical Qualif

• RGN
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development / Qualification relevant to Area of Speciality
• Experience in an acute hospital setting

Experience and Knowledge

• Extensive post registration 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 /assessor & supervisor role 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