Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 6 sister/charge nurses on Ward 19.
The successful candidates base ward will be Ward 19, but they will be expected to work within the Children's Assessment unit, Children Medical Day unit and Day Surgery unit when required
The successful candidates will have clinical credibility, excellent communication and organisational skills and a positive approach to change. They will assist the Ward Managers in the running of our Children's Unit which consists of; a 33 bedded inpatient ward, an Oncology and Haematology Unit, a Children’s Assessment Unit, Two Children’s Outpatient Departments, a Children’s Medical Day Unit and Paediatric Day Surgery service.
The right individuals will have a passion for service improvement and innovation for Paediatric care within the Trust. They will help assist and guide the team though positive change as we embark on our current and future journey.
If you are committed to providing high quality care to children and their families in a friendly and helpful environment, you have the passion to join our senior team, and meet the personal specification we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- To function as a clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area.
- To deliver direct patient care whilst co-ordinating and overseeing nursing 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)
Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.
We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
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