Sister / Charge Nurse - Frail & Complex | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust


Company:	Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum / pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Telford, TF1 6TF
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	10 Jul 2026
Closing date:	22 Aug 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to support the Ward Manager and team of nursing staff within Ward 9 at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

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

• To function as a competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area.

• To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing/theatre practice.

• 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.

• To participate in the on-call rota if post within theatres

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.

For full duties and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack

This advert closes on Friday 24 Jul 2026

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