The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Sister / Charge Nurse - Ward 17 Respiratory

The closing date is 16 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring Registered Nurse.

We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, registered nurse to join and help lead our team on Ward 17 respiratory as a Band 6 respiratory Sister/ Charge Nurse.

The successful candidate will have specialist respiratory skills such as: NIV, Airvo and tracheostomy care.

The candidate should also have excellent interpersonal skills, drive and enthusiasm and be dedicated to ensuring that good quality care is delivered to all our patients.

Main duties of the job

To function as a competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and supporting other team members.
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.

About us

Ward 17 is a 27 bedded respiratory ward with a 10 bedded monitored area for those Respiratory patients that require close monitoring. We work closely with all wards, departments and clinical site teams in order to ensure high standards of care. You will be working closely with the Ward Manager, Matron and current band 6 team helping to shape the future of our ward. You will have a keen interest in developing staff and a desire to improve services to ensure our patient experience is consistently of a high standard.

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-SCN-070

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

RGN, Paediatric specialities RSCN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP
Evidence of continuing professional development/qualification relevant to area of speciality

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of successfully co-ordinating, managing and leading the team on a day to day basis
High level of clinical skills and knowledge

Desirable

Awareness and undertaking of policy and practice relevant to speciality

Skills and Ability

Essential

Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting
Microsoft office and Sema Pas skills

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

RGN, Paediatric specialities RSCN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP
Evidence of continuing professional development/qualification relevant to area of speciality

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of successfully co-ordinating, managing and leading the team on a day to day basis
High level of clinical skills and knowledge

Desirable

Awareness and undertaking of policy and practice relevant to speciality

Skills and Ability

Essential

Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting
Microsoft office and Sema Pas skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)