Band 6 Lead Ward Nurse & Charge Manager

Licensed sponsor Bury St Edmunds Full-time Posted 19 hours ago

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to oversee ward operations in the absence of the ward manager. You will support staff, provide guidance, and uphold high ward standards while leading by example.

The role requires NMC registration, ongoing professional development, and leadership experience in an acute care setting. Fixed-term applications encouraged as per trust needs.

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Location

Bury St Edmunds

Contract

Full-time

Posted

19 hours ago

Occupation

SOC 2237 · Other registered nursing professionals

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Listed health / education job: the national pay scale (NHS band or teacher pay) is the going rate

Typical UK pay

£42,300 median full-time

Our reading of the job title, not legal advice — the employer assigns the occupation code on the Certificate of Sponsorship. Going rates assume a 37.5-hour week. How we read this

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust holds a Home Office sponsor licence (A-rated · Skilled Worker route), checked against the register published 9 Nov 2026. We read this advert: no sponsorship restrictions. Home Office FOI figures: 755 visa sponsorships in 2021–24. How we check sponsorship

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West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors: A-rated, licensed since at least 2021. 755 visa sponsorships in 2021–24 (Home Office FOI 2025/12841).
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