The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Staff Nurse - Ward 14 Gynaecology

The closing date is 06 June 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge within Gynaecology Services?

Do you have an interest in Women's health and do you strive to deliver excellent patient care?

If so then this position is for you, we have a Band 5 permanent position that has come up within our Gynaecology services.

This role requires the successful candidates to work on our inpatient gynaecology ward and our gynaecology assessment and treatment unit. You will be part of a wider team to assist the delivery of a high standard of patient care.

On successful appointment to this post, you will be supported in your role with a period of supernumerary practice across both areas.

Main duties of the job

To be an accountable and professional registered adult nurse
To work within a team and to work on your own initiative when required
To be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
To administer medication under prescription once completed competencies
To monitor and escalate signs of deterioration
To prepare and manage patients pre and post operatively
To identify areas for quality improvement
To escalate concerns in relation to patient care delivery when they fall below expected standards
This is not an exhaustive list

About us

Our Values-

Partnering- working effectively together with patients, families, colleagues, the local health and care system, universities and other stakeholders and through our improvement alliance.
Ambitious- setting and achieving high standards for ourselves personally and for the care we deliver, both today and in the future. Embracing innovation to continuously improve the quality and sustainability of our services.
Caring- showing compassion, respect and empathy for our patients, families and each other, caring about the difference we make for our community.
Trusted- open, transparent and reliable, continuously learning, doing our best to consistently deliver excellent care for our communities.

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-SNW-331

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

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

Qualifications

Essential

RGN Adult
Literacy & numeracy or equivalent (GCSE A - C or 9 -4)

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.
Knowledge of current professional issues
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership skills.

Desirable

Post qualification experience of working in an acute NHS Trust.
Experience working within a specialty

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN Adult
Literacy & numeracy or equivalent (GCSE A - C or 9 -4)

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.
Knowledge of current professional issues
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership skills.

Desirable

Post qualification experience of working in an acute NHS Trust.
Experience working within a specialty

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

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, Telford

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)