Sister/Charge Nurse - Medical Short Stay Ward 1 in Walsall

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Sister/Charge Nurse - Medical Short Stay Ward 1

Band 6

Main area Medicine and Long Term Conditions - Ward 1 Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Days/ Nights/ weekends/ BH) Job ref 407-MLTC-8301041-A

Site Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Town Walsall Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 08:00 Interview date 11/11/2026

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

RESPECT – COMPASSION – TEAMWORK – PROFESSIONALISM

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join a fast paced exciting ward within the Division of Medicine and Long Term Conditions Team on Ward 1.

The Short Stay Unit is part of the Acute Care Group and supports the managements of patients with acute conditions and a length of stay of 3 days. The ward works particularly close to the Acute Medical Unit and Ambulatory Emergency Care to support admissions through the Emergency Pathway through the Division.

The ward can on a daily basis manage a high take of patients which brings the exciting fast pace to the unit with exciting opportunities. You will have the opportunity to participate in improvement programmes for the ward as well as inputting to change management as the Ward prides itself on setting and achieving high quality standards of care for their patients.

Main duties of the job

The Post holder will be the clinical leader for the unit for spans of duty. As the leader you will take responsibility for the clinical management of the unit and the provision of nursing care in conjunction with Senior Sister and Matron. He or She will assist in the supervision and education of qualified nurses and other staff in training.

On a daily basis, you will be required to undertake the provision of nursing care, working closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in what can be a challenging but overall very rewarding environment. You are supported by Ward Manager and Matron as you develop your clinical and managerial skills, knowledge and competencies in leading and supporting junior staff under the span of your duty.

You will need excellent communication skills, have a caring and compassionate nature, and demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop within your role as band 6 sister/Charge Nurse.

You must possess a wealth of experience within the field of acute medicine, or have been working in similar unit. Also to be able to support your colleagues in a team that work flexibly within the shift rotas to meet the demands of the service.

The Trust is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

Acts in a manner that upholds the values of the Trust and that of the professionensuring that service delivered contributes to supporting the principles of clinicalgovernance.

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Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department and acute medical unit which opened in 2023.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORKPROFESSIONALISM

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Undertakes the provision of nursing care with support from senior colleagues. May develop the skills and competencies to perform additional skills. Will assist in the supervision of junior nursing staff and, where applicable, the teaching of learner nurses. Will be required to participate in the implementation of audit and quality initiatives. Acts in a manner that upholds the values to the Trust and that of the profession.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC
• Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
• Willingness to participate in further professional development and training
• Qualification or training in acute care, clinical leadership, or a related specialty
• Completion of relevant leadership or management courses

Knowledge

• Significant post-registration experience as a Band 5 nurse in an acute setting (e.g., acute medicine, critical care, emergency department)
• Proven ability to manage complex patient caseloads, including acutely ill patients
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and supporting junior staff and students.
• Experience in change management or quality improvement projects.

Skills

• Advanced clinical assessment skills, including the ability to identify and act on deteriorating patients
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, supervise, and motivate a team.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with patients, families, and healthcare professionals at all levels.
• Competence in clinical skills relevant to the acute setting (e.g intravenous therapy, ECG, Venepuncture, cannulation, CVD)
• In-depth knowledge of acute medical conditions and current clinical guidelines.
• Knowledge of infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and patient safety.

Other

• Compassionate, empathetic, and caring approach to patient care.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Resilience and emotional stability to manage stressful and challenging situations
• Professionalism and commitment to patient confidentiality.
• Enthusiasm for professional development and learning.
• Time management and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to the internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac.

Sponsorship and Visas

We welcome applications from all candidates with the right to work in the UK, including those on Health and Care Visas, Graduate Visas, or other valid permissions. All candidates will be considered on equal terms.

This Trust currently recruits successfully from the domestic labour market and has a sufficient pool of suitably qualified candidates for Band 3 roles. Visa sponsorship is therefore not available for this role currently. Candidates who already hold the right to work in the UK, including those on an existing Health and Care Visa, Graduate Visa, or any other valid permission are welcome to apply and will be considered on equal terms. This position is reviewed regularly in line with Home Office guidance. Right to work will be verified at each stage of the recruitment and monitored throughout employment. All candidates who are offered a position will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK as part of the pre-employment checks process. Where a candidates' right to work is derived from another person’s immigration permission, the Trust will discuss the implications of this with the candidate before a permanent post is confirmed, to ensure that both parties understand the terms on which employment can be sustained.

Recruitment and Selection Approach

What to expect:

• Application screening: Your application will be reviewed against the person specification
• Interview: Typically, a panel interview with competency-based and values-based questions
• Assessment: Role-dependent assessments may include practical tasks or presentations
• Timeline: We aim to complete the process within 47 days of the closing date. Recruitment Journey is attached to all live vacancies.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates at any stage. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note this vacancy may close early due to high volume of applications.

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