About this role
Job summary
A fantastic Band 5 job opportunity has arisen for you to join our Critical Care family at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH).
We have opportunities available at our Critical Care Units at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
There are up to 7 fixed term/secondment opportunities available across both sites, for a registered nurse with acute care experience, who are looking to develop their skills and knowledge further. Internal staff looking for a secondment post MUST gain authorisation from their current manager / Matron before applying.
We are looking for caring and compassionate nurses with high standards of care to join our team. We require staff who excel in working in a multi-disciplinary team and who have high standards of care as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills to ensure quality for our patients.
We desire staff who have a genuine interest in caring for the critically ill adult and their families, who are able to prioritise care in acute deterioration, whilst upholding the Trust Values each day.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care, working in partnership with patients, their carers and the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the patient's physical, spiritual and emotional needs are met. Recognise changes in patients' conditions which require the intervention of others and ensure that timely referrals are made or escalation procedures enacted as appropriate. Ensuring high quality care and compassion is given to all our critical care patients and their carers. Communicate sensitively, confidentially and with empathy to meet the wide ranging physical and emotional needs of patients and their carers and families. Adhere to hospital and unit policies and procedures, regarding Infection control, health and safety and managing risk. Continuing Professional Development and studying for competencies, as this is an essential part of the role.
We value training and development highly on our unit, and we will support you to complete your mentorship course and training as part of your development. This is in addition to monthly training on the unit related to various topics including advanced equipment and of course, your statutory and mandatory training.
About us
We work as one team despite being across two sites. These positions will require cross site working and / or supporting the general wards across the trust.
We work closely with our MDT to maintain high standard of care and compassion.
We recognise outstanding care within our team, supported by the Learning from Excellence. We also highly value safety and quality - with established daily safety huddles, improved communication through our team newsletter and open culture for all staff to suggest improvements.
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
Qualification Essential
RGN Adult
Desirable
Teaching and Assessing Course Critical care course Post grad course E.G. physical assessment, PNA Advanced clinical skills, e.g. ILS, cannulation / phlebotomy
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Currently working in UK NHS Trust Acute experience
Desirable
Completed Step 1 competencies
Skills and Ability Essential
Evidence of excellent communication skills Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting
Desirable
Microsoft office PC skills
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
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)