Sister / Charge Nurse - Ward 28 Medicine and Frailty

Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Town Shrewsbury Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/12/2025 23:59 Sister / Charge Nurse - Ward 28 Medicine and Frailty NHS AfC: Band 6 Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring Registered Nurse. We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, registered nurse to join Ward 28 Frailty at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Frailty Units and co-associated Frailty Unit 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. 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. Working for our organisation Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in. Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families. If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together The Wards specialise in assessing and treating emergency medical frail elderly patients who are admitted to hospital via their GP or are referred from A&E. The wards specialise in the care of older patients who typically have multiple medical conditions and often require specialist support at home or in care homes. Ward 28 is a 33 bedded ward, and 5 bedded FAU this is a dedicated assessment area for the older adult. We have medical teams led by a team of consultants specialising in the care of the older adult. 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person specification 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 Awareness and undertaking of policy and practice relevant to speciality Skills and Abillity Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402. In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery. Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination. Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application numbers In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised. Name Karen Forrest Job title Ward Manager ward 28 Email address karen.forrest@nhs.net Telephone number 01743 263023 If you have problems applying, contact Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS TrustShrewsbury Business Park1 Douglas CourtShrewsburyShropshireSY2 6LGTelephone 01743 492402 #J-18808-Ljbffr