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

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a motivated Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for the Acute Medical Unit. The role involves supporting the Ward Manager, enhancing care standards, and managing nursing team performance. Candidates must have extensive post-registration experience and strong clinical knowledge. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for this dynamic position in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration experience required.
• Sound clinical knowledge in an acute medical setting is essential.
• Ability to supervise and manage department activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assess the work of the nursing team.
• Support the Ward Manager in improving department standards.
• Participate in teaching and training of staff.
• Manage staffing levels and resource use effectively.
• Actively communicate within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent communication skills

Clinical knowledge

Management skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to 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. The candidate will require extensive post registration experience.

Responsibilities

• You will be an experienced RGN and be able to lead and assess the work of the nursing team, building upon your own clinical and managerial experience.
• The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the Ward Manager 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 medical 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.
• 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.
• For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Qualifications and Skills

• Extensive post registration experience is required.
• Be an experienced RGN who can lead and assess the work of the nursing team, building upon clinical and managerial experience.
• Sound clinical knowledge and experience in an acute medical setting is essential.
• Ability to supervise, manage and control the activities of a department in an efficient and effective manner, including assessment and implementation of appropriate care, staffing levels and resource use.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive management style; flexible and responsive to changing workload.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional behaviour and the core values of the Trust.

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025