Junior Sister​/Charge Nurse - Imber Ward

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join Imber ward. We are seeking innovative, highly motivated forward‑thinking nurses who can manage a busy unit on a daily basis. Able to utilise expert clinical knowledge and judgement whilst providing support to all staff.

We are a modern, forward‑thinking 24‑bedded unit. Patients are admitted from the AMU unit, AFU or Emergency Department. This ward cares for patients with complex medical needs; our patients may require robust discharge planning to ensure they are discharged into a caring and safe environment.

Imber is a friendly and supportive ward. It provides extensive learning and leadership opportunities in nursing.

Predominantly the unit provides care for elderly frail patients. We work closely as a multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate care plans are in place.

We also provide holistic palliative and end‑of‑life care.

Ward is supported by a strong medical team and an experienced ward team. We have in‑house physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a discharge coordinator and a pharmacist to facilitate seamless well‑led discharges.

• Patient care: Overall responsibility for all patients on your ward, ensuring appropriate assessment, management plans in place, effective, compassionate care. Regularly take charge of the ward, supervise others and evaluate care received.
• Information resources: Document care given, supervise documentation of others and ensure patient records are accurate in adherence to NMC standards.
• Human Resources: As an NMC registrant, continue development, support, mentor, supervise and teach junior staff, nursing assistants, pre‑and post‑registration students, newly qualified nurses and newly appointed staff. Seek feedback, contribute to appraisals and provide constructive feedback to those supervised. Keep staff records up to date. Develop understanding of HR processes to manage performance of yourself, individuals and the team.

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience. We deliver outstanding experience for everyone and are well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we provide. We are an acute Trust rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, offering regional and super‑regional specialist services.

We support flexible working and offer NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), a generous pension scheme and on‑site benefits such as car parking, a leisure centre, a day nursery and a holiday play scheme.

• Date posted: 13 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band: 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum (pro rata if part‑time)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time, Part‑time
• Reference number: 269‑SFT
  9614
• Job location:
  
  Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8BJ

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

• The post holder will be a first‑level registered nurse with a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree in Nursing and/or evidence of continuing professional development equivalent to postgraduate diploma level.
• Minimum 2 years experience at Band 5.
• Evidence of caring and compassion with a good understanding of managing patients with complex needs.
• QCF Assessor Award or Mentorship.

• Ability to assess patients, plan care for a group of patients, deliver care and evaluate the effectiveness of care given.
• Good analytical skills for assessing and interpreting acute and other complex patient conditions, recognise deterioration and take appropriate action.
• IT skills.
• Leadership skills, including good interpersonal and communication skills.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Odstock Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8BJ

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