Sister​/Charge Nurse - Ward General Medicine

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring Registered Nurse. We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic registered nurse to join Ward 25 at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital 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.

The ward specialises 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 older adults.

We have medical teams led by a team of consultants specialising in the care of the older adult.

The ward team consists 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.

• To function as a competent clinical practitioner within the designated clinical area and deliver direct patient care while coordinating and supporting other team members.
• To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.
• To ensure efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to the client group.
• To deputise for the ward/department manager in their absence, driving forward evidence‑based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within the clinical area.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment:
We believe 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 words but through 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 meaningfully, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team you commit to upholding these values—ensuring every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

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