Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward 5, Elective Orthopaedic

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward 5, Elective Orthopaedic

The closing date is 03 April 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy and dynamic nursing team on the Elective Orthopaedic Ward. This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change.

The successful candidate must have experience of working in an acute ward environment with a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of the unit in an effective and efficient manner.

Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics would be desirable.

You will be a clinical role model and must have a willingness to contribute to the development of the team as well as your own professional growth.

You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.

Main duties of the job

• To function as an competent clinical practitioner within Trauma and Orthopaedics.
• To deliver direct patient care whilst coordinating and overseeing nursing practice.
• To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.
• To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.

About us

We are a 14 bedded ward providing various Orthopaedic surgical interventions for patients with known Orthopaedic conditions, to improve quality of life.

The successful candidate would be working within a well established team.

If you feel that you would like a new challenge, please apply.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Person Specification

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

Experience and Knowledge

• Extensive post registration with recent experience in an acute ward setting.
• High level clinical skills and knowledge.
• Experience of successfully coordinating, managing and leading a team on a day to day basis.
• Involvement in Nursing audit and Research.
• Experience of working within Trauma and Orthopaedics.
• Experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role.

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum / pro rata