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

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Registered Nurse (Band 6) to lead the Medical Escalation team at the Princess Royal Hospital. The role involves providing direct patient care and ensuring quality management within the team. Candidates should possess strong clinical knowledge, effective communication skills, and a compassionate attitude towards patient care. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Band 6 experience.
• Dedicated to ensuring high quality care is delivered.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care while overseeing nursing practice.
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources.
• Drive evidence-based practice and supervise staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical knowledge

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 the Trust

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.

This advert closes on Friday 10 Oct 2025.