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Job summary

Main area
Acute Frailty Unit
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift pattern of Long days as well as early/late shifts. Weekend work also expected. The hours are worked over a 4 week period.)
Job ref
269-SFT10021
Employer
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Salisbury
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/11/2026 23:59

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Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust logo

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 6

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Job overview

An exciting B6 position has become available on Durrington/AFU ward

Durrington acute medical frailty ward is a growing team of nurses, clinicians and therapists. This is a fast-paced environment, caring for patients with different medical conditions, and complex discharge planning. 

Durrington is a very friendly and a supportive environment, with an enthusiastic team. You will be clinically challenged as key member of the management and leadership team deputising for the ward sister/charge nurse in his absence. 

As a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions.

You will be responsible for patient assessment, planning of care, giving and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. 

As an NMC registrant facilitate learning and development of all staff and students.  You will demonstrate strong leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy.  As a Trust employee act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct. 

Main duties of the job

Professional and ethical practice.

  • You will work closely with the Ward Manager to manage the ward.  In this privileged position you will communicate effectively, listen to staff and ensure their views are heard. 
  • You will also support your Senior Sister by agreeing decisions and plans for the development of the ward and be able to present a united, cohesive voice as a senior member of the team.

Care delivery responsibilities.

  • Supervise and monitor care delivery in your ward ensuring care is delivered by all staff and students with kindness, compassion and respect. You will be mindful of standards at all times and if you have concerns you will know how manage them or to raise them to the Senior Sister or DSN.

Care management and educational responsibilities.

  • Contribute to public protection by creating and maintaining a safe environment of care through the use of quality assurance and risk management strategies.  You will have a good understanding of how to complete clinical risk assessments, complete adverse incident reports and provide feedback for staff who complete adverse incident forms.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of effective inter-professional working practices which respect and utilise the contributions of members of the health and social care team.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.

 

With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.

 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.

 

We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.

 

Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse with NMC
  • evidence of communication skills / training
  • Degree/Diploma or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Lorenzo Training
  • Aims Course

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria
  • Level 3 life support
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • At Least 2 years experience in nursing at Band 5
  • Evidence of taking charge of ward environment
Desirable criteria
  • Completion of leadership courses

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Happy to Talk Flexible WorkingWe Work FlexiblyPeople PromiseNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kalpana Mookiah
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01722336262
Additional information

Ext :4863

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