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Job summary

Main area
Acute Medical Unit (AMU)
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (part time hours considered)
Job ref
223-SCN-270
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum/ pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/04/2026 23:59

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Sister/ Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

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 Assessment Unit(AAU) and an Acute Medical Unit (AMU). There is an 8 bedded Enhanced Care facility within AMU.

This is a permanent position.

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.

Main duties of the job

• You will help care for patients and make sure they get the right treatment. 
• You will support and guide other staff, helping them do their jobs well. 
• You will help manage the ward or department when the manager is away. 
• You will make sure the team works well together and uses time and resources 
wisely. 
• You will talk with patients, families, and staff to make sure everyone 
understands what’s happening. 
• You will help train new staff and make sure care is always safe and up to date.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Person specification

Professional /Technical Qualif

Essential criteria
  • RGN
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development / Qualification relevant to Area of Speciality
Desirable criteria
  • Additional professional qualification

Experience and Knowledge

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

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Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Carol Griffiths
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

By phone: 01743 261000 EXT 1559

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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