Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Salisbury Nhs Foundation Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 nurse to deputise for the ward sister/charge nurse on Durrington ward. You will lead clinical assessment, planning, and evaluation of care, supervising staff and students while upholding NMC standards.

A proactive, collaborative approach is essential to deliver safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse with NMC; evidence of communication skills / training; Degree/Diploma or equivalent
• Desirable: Lorenzo Training; Aims Course

Responsibilities

• Support Ward Manager by developing ward plans and presenting a united, cohesive voice as a senior team member.
• Supervise and monitor care delivery, ensuring standards of kindness, compassion and respect.
• Contribute to safety and risk management, complete clinical risk assessments and incident reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Life support 3

Education

NMC registered

Degree/Diploma or equivalent

Lorenzo Training

Aims Course

Job description

Job summary

An exciting B6 position has become available on Durrington/AFU ward Durrington acute medical frailty ward is a growing team of nurses, clinicians and therapists. This is a fast-paced environment, caring for patients with different medical conditions, and complex discharge planning. Durrington is a very friendly and a supportive environment, with an enthusiastic team. You will be clinically challenged as key member of the management and leadership team deputising for the ward sister/charge nurse in his absence. As a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions. You will be responsible for patient assessment, planning of care, giving and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. As an NMC registrant facilitate learning and development of all staff and students. You will demonstrate strong leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy. As a Trust employee act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.

Main duties of the job

Professional and ethical practice.

• You will work closely with the Ward Manager to manage the ward. In this privileged position you will communicate effectively, listen to staff and ensure their views are heard.
• You will also support your Senior Sister by agreeing decisions and plans for the development of the ward and be able to present a united, cohesive voice as a senior member of the team.

Care delivery responsibilities.

• Supervise and monitor care delivery in your ward ensuring care is delivered by all staff and students with kindness, compassion and respect. You will be mindful of standards at all times and if you have concerns you will know how manage them or to raise them to the Senior Sister or DSN.

Care management and educational responsibilities.

• Contribute to public protection by creating and maintaining a safe environment of care through the use of quality assurance and risk management strategies. You will have a good understanding of how to complete clinical risk assessments, complete adverse incident reports and provide feedback for staff who complete adverse incident forms.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective inter-professional working practices which respect and utilise the contributions of members of the health and social care team.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care. With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients. We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities. Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.

Details

Date posted: 20 October 2026Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 6Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rataContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Part-timeReference number: 269-SFT10021

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse with NMC; evidence of communication skills / training; Degree/Diploma or equivalent
• Desirable: Lorenzo Training; Aims Course

Knowledge & Skills

• Essential: Level 3 life support; Good verbal and written communication skills.

Experience

• Essential: At least 2 years experience in nursing at Band 5; Evidence of taking charge of ward environment
• Desirable: Completion of leadership courses

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details

Ward Manager: Kalpana Mookiah, [e-mail], 01722336262

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