Job summary
We have an opportunity for enthusiastic, motivated and caring Staff Nurses to join our team. We are looking to recruit nurses who are flexible, committed to delivering high standards of care, have excellent organisation skills and team players.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be able to work under pressure, use own initiative as well as able to work as part of a team.
They will be responsible for assessment of care needs of patients and planning programmes of care, implementation and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.
Able to deliver excellent nursing care, safely discharge patients, an excellent communicator and looking to develop and expand their skills.
They will practice in a holistic, non-judgmental, caring and compassionate manner that avoids assumptions, supports social inclusion and recognises and respects individual choice and acknowledges diversity.
They will work in partnership with other health and social care professionals, students and trainees and agencies, service users, their carers and families.
They will contribute to the practice development within their clinical care setting and work in accordance with Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines and will be responsible for completing any work based training associated with the role.
They will act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary / multi agency health/social care environment.
- Experience of working in the sub- acute environment
- Experience and knowledge of IT basic administration systems including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel etc)
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- UK Registered Nurse (adult)
- Literacy & numeracy Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A - C)
- Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Ability to carry out comprehensive holistic nursing assessment
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Good organisation skills; able to plan own work but also work effectively within a team
- Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary / multi agency health/social care environment.
- Experience of working in the sub- acute environment
- Experience and knowledge of IT basic administration systems including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel etc)
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- UK Registered Nurse (adult)
- Literacy & numeracy Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A - C)
- Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Ability to carry out comprehensive holistic nursing assessment
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Good organisation skills; able to plan own work but also work effectively within a team
- Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure
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).
