Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 12 October 2025

Job summary

BAND 6 Ward Sister, Colorectal Surgery

  • Are you ready for a challenge?
  • Do you have excellent leadership skills?
  • Are you committed to delivering high quality care?

If the answer to these is yes, then the Surgical Services Group at SWBH NHS Trust is the place for you!

Opportunities have arisen for a full-time band 6 position on A8 our Colorectal/Gen Surg surgical ward

We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of patient care and experience and are looking for a dynamic individual who have experience at Band 5/6 level, working within a surgical environment to join our team.

This is an exciting time following our move to Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the A8 team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and their carer's.

To be responsible for leading your own zone in respect of patient safety and professional standards, demonstrating clinical excellence and acting as a professional role model to Junior Staff

You will be required to line manage a team of staff and complete management duties and be responsible for the effective running and utilisation of the Ward.

If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-SS-7356672

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Grove Lane, Smethwick

Birmingham

B66 2QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post basic experience, and relevant experience in General Surgery, ENT
  • Urology Trauma & Orthopaedics Perceptorship experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of previous resource management experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN Adults.
  • Current NMC registration
  • Relevant post basic qualification relevant to clinical specialty
  • Teaching qualification
  • Assessing qualification

Desirable

  • Leadership or First line management qualification
  • Degree level qualification in health related subject
  • Counselling Skills Certificate qualification
  • ECDL
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post basic experience, and relevant experience in General Surgery, ENT
  • Urology Trauma & Orthopaedics Perceptorship experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of previous resource management experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN Adults.
  • Current NMC registration
  • Relevant post basic qualification relevant to clinical specialty
  • Teaching qualification
  • Assessing qualification

Desirable

  • Leadership or First line management qualification
  • Degree level qualification in health related subject
  • Counselling Skills Certificate qualification
  • ECDL

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.

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

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.

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Grove Lane, Smethwick

Birmingham

B66 2QT


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Grove Lane, Smethwick

Birmingham

B66 2QT


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Charlotte Bishop

charlotte.bishop3@nhs.net

01215072913

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-SS-7356672

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Grove Lane, Smethwick

Birmingham

B66 2QT


Supporting documents

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