Sister / Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Unit | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 01 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum/ pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 December 2025 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ |
| Company: | Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7616344/223-SCA-887 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to support the Ward Managers and team of nursing staff within the Acute Medicine Unit at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. This comprises of an Acute Medical Assessment (AMA)/Enhanced Care/Acute Medical Unit (AMU).
This is a secondment to cover Maternity Leave for 12 months commencing February 2026. The candidate will require extensive post registration experience.
You will be an experienced RGN and be able to lead and supervise the work of the nursing team, building upon your own clinical and managerial experience.
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.
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 instrumental in supporting the Ward Managers 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 setting is essential.
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.
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.
This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025