Sister / Charge Nurse - Ward 27 General Medicine

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring Registered Nurse.

We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, registered nurse to join Ward 27 at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as a Band 6 Sister Charge Nurse.

The successful candidate should have proven leadership skills and be driven and enthusiastic and be dedicated to ensuring that good quality care is delivered to all our patients.

The wards specialise in the care of patients who typically have multiple medical conditions and often require specialist support at home or in care homes. Ward 27 is a 39 bedded ward. We have medical teams led by a team of consultants specialising in the care of the adults.

The Ward team consist of a Ward Manager, Ward Sisters and a team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates, Health Care Assistants, Ward Clerk and Housekeeper who are passionate about the speciality and place the needs of the patients first.

Main duties of the job

• To function as a competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and supporting other team members.
• 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 us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Details

• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 223-CNG-805

Qualifications

• Professional/technical Qualifications: RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP
• Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality

Experience and Knowledge

• Extensive post registration experience in the relevant speciality or equivalent
• High level clinical skills and knowledge
• Evidence of successfully coordinating, managing and leading the team on a day to day basis
• Teaching ability
• Experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role. Involvement in Nursing audit and Research

Desirable

• Awareness and undertaking of policy and practice relevant to speciality

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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address: the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.sath.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager Katie Price, k.price10@nhs.net, 01743262427

Closing date: 09 November 2026

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