About this role
Job summary
**Please note this role is only open to current BSc UK Nursing degree students in their 3rd year, who are qualifying and obtaining their UK NMC Pin in Autumn 2026.** If you do not meet this criteria your application will be rejected.
We would like to invite current 3rd year student nurses due to qualify in Autumn 2026 to apply to join us here at SaTH. We are recruiting across Medicine, Surgery and Emergency divisions for both Fixed Term and Permanent contracts.
If shortlisted, you will be invited to our recruitment event on 30th May where you'll have the chance to speak to some of our ward managers, have your interview and complete your ID check on the day.
Please let us know your preferences (including wards if you have them) within your supporting information.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for assessing individual patient care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating plans of care for a group of patients in accordance with agreed policies and professional guidelines. To take charge of the ward for a span of duty, normally working under the supervision of senior staff. To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
3rd year student nurse qualifying in 2026 Literacy and Numeracy / GCSEs A-C or equivalent
Experience Essential
Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience working in an acute healthcare environment (work or placement capacity)
Desirable
Experience of working in an acute NHS Trust.
Knowledge and skills Essential
Knowledge of current professional issues Excellent communication skills Good organisation skills able to plan own work but, also work effectively within a team
Desirable
Understanding of use of audit in a clinical setting.
Values / Compassionate Care Essential
Able to demonstrate how they work to the Trust Values and Poppy's Promise
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 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital / The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
Shrewsbury and Telford
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)