Nursing and Midwifery - Sister / Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Telford is seeking a motivated Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to lead and assess nursing staff in the Acute Medical Unit. Candidates must be experienced RGNs with the ability to supervise efficiently and maintain high standards of patient care. The role involves supporting the Ward Manager in continuous department improvement and teaching junior staff, with a focus on quality communication and a proactive management approach. This position offers a 12-month fixed term contract.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration experience required.
• Experience in an acute medical setting is essential.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a changing workload.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager with continuous improvement.
• Assess and implement appropriate care for patients.
• Participate in teaching and supervising nursing staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive management style

Ability to supervise and manage effectively

Education

RGN qualification

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse to support the Ward Manager and team of nursing staff within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) / Acute Medical Assessment (AMA) at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The candidate will require extensive post registration experience.

This will be a 12 month fixed term/secondment.

You will be an experienced RGN and be able to lead and assess the work of the nursing team, building upon your own clinical and managerial experience.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the Ward Manager 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 medical 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. 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.

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.

Working for your organisation

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.