The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Ward Manager - Medical Escalation

The closing date is 11 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full-time Ward Manager on the Medical Escalation ward at The Princess Royal Hospital.

This is a demanding and rewarding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change, providing high quality clinical care as well as demonstrating excellent leadership ability.

The successful candidate must have a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of a ward in an effective and efficient manner. You will be a clinical role model and have a willingness to develop the team as well as your own professional growth. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and high clinical standards and be dedicated to improving the patient's experience.

Showing commitment and direction to the team as a whole you will actively participate in the teaching, training and supervision of all grades of staff. You will be required to be receptive to change, be dynamic and demonstrate active assistance and support to your more senior colleagues in the ongoing development of the department.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate our Trust Values.

Applicants must have extensive post registration experience. Recent experience in an acute setting is essential.

Main duties of the job

  • To function as an expert clinical practitioner within their designatedclinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, managing ,leading,co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice
  • The post holder carries 24 hour continuing responsibility for the co-ordination and monitoring of all clinical activities within their designated clinical area.
  • To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
  • The post holder will deputise for the Clinical Nurse Manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.
  • The postholder will primarily work Monday to Friday office hours but will participate in out of hours working to support service delivery

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-WME-611

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

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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

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN , Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP.
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience with experience at Band 6 or equivalent in relevant speciality
  • Substantial experience of leading and managing a clinical team
  • Managerial ability
  • High level clinical skills and knowledge
  • Evidence of coordinating and managing day to day operational issues on a regular basis .
  • Experience in teaching and training of staff

Desirable

  • Experience in undertaking a preceptor/mentor role.
  • Involvement in Nursing audit and Research
  • Leadership ability - completion of LEO 3-day program or equivalent.
Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN , Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP.
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience with experience at Band 6 or equivalent in relevant speciality
  • Substantial experience of leading and managing a clinical team
  • Managerial ability
  • High level clinical skills and knowledge
  • Evidence of coordinating and managing day to day operational issues on a regular basis .
  • Experience in teaching and training of staff

Desirable

  • Experience in undertaking a preceptor/mentor role.
  • Involvement in Nursing audit and Research
  • Leadership ability - completion of LEO 3-day program or equivalent.

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

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


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

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Claire Edwards

claire.edwards54@nhs.net

01952641222

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-WME-611

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF


Supporting documents

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