Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Salisbury, SP2 8BJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
This is an unique opportunity at Salisbury Hospice, for our In-Patient Unit are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Registe...
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities of the Band 6 Ward Sister role.
Dependent on experience when starting in role we will discuss and plan your induction with us, so you will have the opportunity to develop in the role or consolidate existing skills and experience.
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.
With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.
We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.
Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC
- evidence of communication skills / training
- Completion of Practice Assessor course or willingness to complete
- Application form completed well, in keeping with Job description
Desirable
- Palliative care study / qualification
- Evidence of working in a specialist palliative care unit or setting
- Advanced Communication skills course or equivalent
- Evidence of management experience
- Evidence of leadership or change experience
Communication
Essential: - Completion of Advanced communication course or willingness to complete
Experience
Essential
- At Least 2 years experience in nursing at Band 5
- Evidence of working with Palliative/ EOLC patients
- Evidence of taking charge of ward environment
- Experience of working with Bereavement/ Loss
Desirable: - Desire and passion to work within Specialist Palliative care Services; - Completion of leadership course; - Experience of working with families and children
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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