Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Royal Devon University Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; North Tawton; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

27 days annual leave rising to 33 days

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Staff discounts on shopping, fitness,

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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for Hugh Squier Ward at South Molton Hospital. You will lead an inpatient team, coordinate care, and drive rehabilitation-focused practices to support patient independence and timely discharge.

The role involves overseeing ward operations, mentoring staff and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care.

Competenze

• Senior nursing role requiring Band 6 equivalent leadership and clinical expertise.
• Experience in rehabilitation or inpatient ward settings is advantageous.
• Commitment to safe high-quality patient care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Mansioni

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and multi-professional teams.
• Oversee standards of care and review clinical records and care plans.
• Lead quality improvement, audits and service development on Hugh Squier Ward.

Conoscenze

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Quality improvement

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Job summary

The overall purpose of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse role is to provide clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing and multi-professional team. As an experienced practitioner, you will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies to support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care.

You will oversee standards of care within your area of responsibility, regularly reviewing clinical records and care planning to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes. You will provide constructive feedback, role modelling, mentorship and support to team members, promoting professional development and consistently high standards of practice.

Working closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager and multidisciplinary team, you will take a proactive role in quality and service improvement, including clinical audit and the monitoring of standards, helping to create a positive environment in which patients receive safe and effective care.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details

Date posted: 23 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 185-1276-14548

Closing date: 01 November 2026

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to join the inpatient team on Hugh Squier Ward at South Molton Hospital.

Hugh Squier Ward is a 24-bedded rehabilitation unit, supporting patients who require focused, goal-orientated rehabilitation that cannot be safely delivered within their own home environment. Our focus is on promoting independence, restoring functional ability and supporting patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals in preparation for a safe and timely discharge.

You will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the ward, working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure patients receive an individualised approach to their rehabilitation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about rehabilitation, enjoys developing and supporting others and is keen to contribute to the continued development of the service.

About the area:

South Molton is a welcoming market town in beautiful North Devon, offering an excellent balance between work and lifestyle. With easy access to Exmoor, the North Devon countryside and coast, the area offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors while being part of a friendly local community.

Working Pattern:

37.5 hours per week, rostered shifts 7 days a week /24 hour a day

Interview Date: To be arranged

For further information please contact: Sarah Hulland, Clinical Nurse Manager [e-mail] or phone [phone]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: South Molton Hospital, Hugh Squier Ward, Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Recruiter, Royal Devon NHS Recruitment Team, [e-mail], 01392403642

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