Sister/Charge Nurse Ward 25 General Medicine

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for aspiring Registered Nurses. We are seeking passionate, enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join and help lead our team on Ward 25 General Medicine at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as a Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse. Full-time and part-time posts available. Ward 25 is a large 38 bedded ward, which specialises in the care of General Medical short stay patients, many of whom are acutely unwell and have complex medical needs. Ward 25 is a fast-paced moving environment requiring good time management and organisational skills as well as extensive clinical knowledge within the medical field. Effective communication skills are key, and a caring and compassionate attitude is vital. Candidates should also have excellent interpersonal skills, drive and enthusiasm 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.

About us

As a Trust, we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations, and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support your continued professional development.

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.

Details

Date posted: 16 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 223-SNM-788

Job locations: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Professional / Technical Qualifications

• Essential: RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP
• Essential: Evidence of Continuing Professional development / qualification relevant to area of speciality.
• Desirable: Involvement in Nursing audit and Research.

Experience and Knowledge

• Essential: Extensive post registration experience with recent experience in the relevant speciality or equivalent.
• Essential: High level clinical skills and knowledge.
• Essential: Evidence of successfully co-ordinating, managing and leading the team on a day to day basis.
• Essential: Evidence of teaching qualification
• Essential: Evidence in undertaking preceptor / mentorship role.
• Desirable: An awareness and understanding of policy and practice relevant to speciality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Employer's website:

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, Anu Kannanthara Jose, ,

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.