Staff Nurse - Ward 36 Medicine
Posted 7 hours 11 minutes ago by NHS
The closing date is 12 May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses to join the Medical Escalation Ward at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. We have permanent full and part time positions available.
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.
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.
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team clinical or non-clinical plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Job responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications- Registered Nurse
- Literacy & numeracy Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A - C)
- Appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills as determined by formal assessment (if English is not first language)
- Degree or willing to work towards degree
- NHS experience
- Experience of working in an acute healthcare environment
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Post qualification experience working in an acute NHS Trust
- Experience working within a specialty. Mentorship.
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.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum/pro rata