Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward F9

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West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward F9

The closing date is 20 November 2026

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Job summary

As a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be a visible personality on the ward who is able to take control of situations and manage the general day to day running of the ward, in the ward manager's absence.

You will need to be approachable and supportive to all staff and be able to offer advice and guidance when needed.

You will lead by example and support junior staff to maintain the ward's high standards.

Main duties of the job

For full details of the Job role and Person specification, please see attached Job description.

Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

About us

About Us

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge and provides acute and secondary care services.

We provide community services in West Suffolk, and specialist community services across the county, including nursing, therapy, and specialist services.

Ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation services are provided through community inpatient beds, including at Newmarket Community Hospital (NCH). A new Community Diagnostic Centre based at NCH opened in December 2024.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.

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Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8397038-M

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP332QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the Job role and Person specification, please see attached Job description.

Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the Job role and Person specification, please see attached Job description.

Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• ILS
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Desirable

• ALS
• Working towards degree
• Preparation for Mentorship

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Previous significant experience at Band 5 level
• Teaching/supervision experience
• Management experience
• Research awareness

Desirable

• Awareness of the Trust's financial and governance goals
• Previous experience in an Acute care setting

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Mentorship skills
• IV Drug Administration
• IT skills
• Able to act up for Ward Manager
• Time Management skills
• Communication skills
• Organisational skills

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• Cannulation
• Arterial Blood Gas collection
• Proficient with E-Care

Personal qualities

Essential

• Leadership qualities
• Able to work under pressure
• Commitment to delivering high quality service
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• ILS
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Desirable

• ALS
• Working towards degree
• Preparation for Mentorship

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Previous significant experience at Band 5 level
• Teaching/supervision experience
• Management experience
• Research awareness

Desirable

• Awareness of the Trust's financial and governance goals
• Previous experience in an Acute care setting

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Mentorship skills
• IV Drug Administration
• IT skills
• Able to act up for Ward Manager
• Time Management skills
• Communication skills
• Organisational skills

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• Cannulation
• Arterial Blood Gas collection
• Proficient with E-Care

Personal qualities

Essential

• Leadership qualities
• Able to work under pressure
• Commitment to delivering high quality service
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP332QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP332QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Kelly Peters

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8397038-M

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP332QZ

United Kingdom

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