Sister / Charge Nurse – Acute Medical Unit

Job title:

Sister / Charge Nurse – Acute Medical Unit

Company:

NHS

Job description

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). 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. Sound clinical knowledge and experience in an acute setting is essential. The successful candidate must have a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of a department in an efficient and effective manner.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.This is a part time post of 27.5 hours per week.Main duties of the jobThe 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.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.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.About usThe 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.DetailsDate posted22 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum / pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number223-AMU-375-AJob locationsThe Royal Shrewsbury HospitalMytton Oak RoadShrewsburySY3 8XQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.Person SpecificationProfessional /Technical QualifEssential

• RGN
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development / Qualification relevant to Area of Speciality

Desirable

• Additional professional qualification

Experience and KnowledgeEssential

• Extensive post registration experience in the relevant speciality or equivalent
• High level clinical skills and knowledge
• Evidence of successfully co-ordinating, managing and leading the team on a day to day basis.
• Evidence of teaching qualification
• Evidence in undertaking preceptor /assessor & supervisor role role.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting

Desirable

• Involvement in Nursing audit and Research.
• An awareness and understanding of policy and practice relevant to speciality.

Person SpecificationProfessional /Technical QualifEssential

• RGN
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development / Qualification relevant to Area of Speciality

Desirable

• Additional professional qualification

Experience and KnowledgeEssential

• Extensive post registration experience in the relevant speciality or equivalent
• High level clinical skills and knowledge
• Evidence of successfully co-ordinating, managing and leading the team on a day to day basis.
• Evidence of teaching qualification
• Evidence in undertaking preceptor /assessor & supervisor role role.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting

Desirable

• Involvement in Nursing audit and Research.
• An awareness and understanding of policy and practice relevant to speciality.

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Job date

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:22:23 GMT

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