About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, passionate and motivated individual to join our busy and dynamic nursing team on Ward 8, Head and Neck Ward at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Staff Nurse with a strong commitment to providing high standards of quality care with a caring and compassionate attitude. You will have the opportunity to gain clinical skills such as cannulation and phlebotomy and develop specialist clinical skills relating to Head and Neck, such as the care of Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy patients. We offer a period of induction and a strong commitment to training and development. You will also have the opportunity to undertake University Courses in order to support you in furthering your knowledge and skills. This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards service improvement.
Main duties of the job
oThe role involves caring for patients by checking their needs, planning their care, and keeping them safe at all times.oYou will work closely with patients, their families, and the wider team, making sure any changes in a patient's condition are acted on quickly.oYou will act professionally, follow nursing standards, and speak up for patients to protect their dignity and wishes.oYou will help teach and support junior staff and students, while also keeping your own skills and training up to date.oYou will help lead the team, manage your workload, and make sure the ward runs safely and smoothly.oYou will communicate clearly with patients, families, and colleagues, keeping accurate records and sharing information in the right way.
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.
Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)
Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.
We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills Essential
Knowledge of current professional issues Ability to use a range of IT applications, e.g. Word, Outlook and web based applications.
Education & Qualification Essential
Registered Nurse Relevant diploma or equivalent experience Appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills as determined by formal assessment
Desirable
Degree or willing to work towards degree. Mentorship qualification.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in an acute healthcare environment Evidence of continuing professional development.
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 Princess Royal Hospital
Apley Castle
Telford
TF1 6TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)