Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
Salisbury NHS Foundation TrustSalisbury, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust based in Salisbury. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117. Applications close on 3 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
An exciting B6 position has become available on Durrington/AFU ward Durrington acute medical frailty ward is a growing team of nurses, clinicians and ...
Professional and ethical practice.
- You will work closely with the Ward Manager to manage the ward. In this privileged position you will communicate effectively, listen to staff and ensure their views are heard.
- You will also support your Senior Sister by agreeing decisions and plans for the development of the ward and be able to present a united, cohesive voice as a senior member of the team.
Care delivery responsibilities.
- Supervise and monitor care delivery in your ward ensuring care is delivered by all staff and students with kindness, compassion and respect. You will be mindful of standards at all times and if you have concerns you will know how manage them or to raise them to the Senior Sister or DSN.
Care management and educational responsibilities.
- Contribute to public protection by creating and maintaining a safe environment of care through the use of quality assurance and risk management strategies. You will have a good understanding of how to complete clinical risk assessments, complete adverse incident reports and provide feedback for staff who complete adverse incident forms.
- Demonstrate knowledge of effective inter-professional working practices which respect and utilise the contributions of members of the health and social care team.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.
With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.
We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.
Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
Essential: - Registered Nurse with NMC; - evidence of communication skills / training; - Degree/Diploma or equivalent
Desirable: - Lorenzo Training; - Aims Course
Essential: - Level 3 life support; - Good verbal and written communication skills.
Essential: - At Least 2 years experience in nursing at Band 5; - Evidence of taking charge of ward environment
Desirable: - Completion of leadership courses
How this role compares
We hold 965 NHS vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £34,098. This role sits close to the middle of the range.
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You have 13 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 46 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
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