The full letter
Dear Recruiting Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Band 6 Ward Sister post (ref 123-ABC-2026) advertised on NHS Jobs on 2 September. I am an NMC-registered adult nurse with three years on an acute medical ward, currently working as nurse in charge on late shifts.
Against the essential criteria, I hold a Level 3 practice assessor qualification and have supported five student nurses under the NMC 2018 standards. On quality improvement, I led the ward's sepsis screening work, raising one-hour compliance from 68% to 96% over two quarters, and ran a cannula care audit that reduced phlebitis incidents by 40%.
I am applying to your trust because of the acute frailty pathway introduced last year. I have spent much of the past eighteen months with frail elderly patients on a general medical ward, and I would like to work in a service designed around them.
I am available for interview at any point and can give four weeks' notice. Thank you for considering my application.
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]