Job summary
We are looking for dedicated and motivated Staff Nurses to join our team. Whether you're an experienced nurse looking for your next move, or you're still early in your nursing career, you'll find a welcoming and supportive environment here at The Shrewsbury and Telford Trust to encourage you to reach your full potential within the Surgical Admissions Team
The Ward is a very busy area where you will experience general surgical patients - Colorectal , Upper GI , Urology and Vascular.
You will have the opportunity to go out with the specialist nurses .
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
As a Trust, we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations, and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support your continued professional development. Working with the Transforming Care Institute we can also offer in-house training such as degree/master modules, secondments and acting up opportunities.
We are an organisation that strives to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision ("To provide excellent care for the communities we serve") and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult)
- Relevant diploma or equivalent experience
- Literacy & numeracy Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A - C)
- Appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills
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.
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of working in an acute NHS Trust.
- Experience working within a specialty.
- Mentorship
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult)
- Relevant diploma or equivalent experience
- Literacy & numeracy Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A - C)
- Appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills
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.
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of working in an acute NHS Trust.
- Experience working within a specialty.
- Mentorship
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
