Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse (Internal Only)

Royal Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Onsite nursery

Job summary

Royal Devon is seeking a Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to provide clinical and managerial leadership on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) in Exeter. The role covers cross‑disciplinary coordination, mentorship, and assurance of high standards of patient care.

You will work across acute medicine, with opportunities in Same Day Emergency Care and Medical Triage, under a fixed-term contract. Part-time and full-time arrangements exist for NHS staff, with a focus on quality and safety in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing and multi-professional team on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU).
• Review patient records to evaluate care planning and outcomes and drive improvements.
• Lead quality and service improvement, audit clinical standards, and mentor team members.
• Engage with the Clinical Nurse Manager and MDT to ensure high standards of patient care.

Job description

Vacancies Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse (Internal Only)

Role Summary

The overall job purpose of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is to provide clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing and multi-professional team on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU). This includes acting as a clinical leader and an expert practitioner liaising, guiding and advising the multidisciplinary team and external agencies in the provision of optimum patient care.

This will require the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to regularly review the clinical records of patients under their sphere of responsibility, to evaluate the effectiveness of the standard of care planning and delivery, and to use the results to work with the team to improve patient outcomes. Within their leadership role they will be responsible for providing feedback on the evaluation of good and poor practice to team members ensuring effective role modelling and mentorship to the team.

They will also be expected to play a proactive role in quality and service improvement and working closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager and multi-disciplinary team, assist in the auditing of clinical standards of care within their clinical area. This includes ensuring a good working environment in which all patients receive a high standard of clinical care.

About the Role

More detail about the role

The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated nurse to join our team as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse. You will get the opportunity to work across our dynamic unit where you will experience all aspects of working in Acute Medicine including Same Day Emergency Care and Medical Triage. We currently have 1 substantive vacancy, with a potential fixed term contract pending approval. You will be required to have a minimum of 2 years of post-registration experience in acute medicine.

We currently have 1 part time fixed term vacancy, for current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

Working Pattern:Days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Interview Date:12th October 2026

For further information please contact: Amanda Brooks, Rachael Down, Alice Mann & Katherine McDonald, Clinical Nurse Managers on 01392406119/ [e-mail]

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees

This is a fixed term contract until 24/10/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

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 people’s 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.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

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 will help you get there.

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

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse (Internal Only)

• Salary Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-709-14302
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 7 October, 2026
• Job Category Nursing
• Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered