Job summary Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust are recruiting Bank Staff Nurses for our inpatient wards, working as part of an innovative MDT. When applying, please state your preferred inpatient ward or wards in yoursupporting information : Ludlow, Bishops Castle, Bridgnorth, Whitchurch, Ward 36 at The Princess Royal Hospital (Telford) or Ward 18 at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the care of patients enabling them to step down to their normal place of residence faster. As a Registered Nurse you will be experienced in working in a multi-disciplinary / multi-agency health / social care environment with knowledge of IT basic administration systems including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel etc). You will be patient focussed and have the ability to carry out comprehensive holistic nursing assessments and be able to prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. Please note that this job does not meet the requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK. Main duties of the job Formulate and deliver high quality patient care without direct supervision, seeking guidance on actions that are outside agreed defined standards. Recognise changes in patients' conditions which require the intervention of others and ensure that timely referrals are made, or escalation procedures enacted as appropriate. Ensure patient safety is maintained at all times. Record and report adverse and potentially adverse events and assist with investigation of such events', ensuring learning is shared with the wider team(s). Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous records in line with current NMC guidelines and standards. Access and use patient clinical diagnostic information to inform clinical decisions. Make appropriate and timely referrals to members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies to ensure patients' on-going physical, spiritual, emotional and social needs are met, Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being maintained. Act as an advocate for your patients, ensuring that any barriers to the patient's opinions and wishes being heard are challenged. 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. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 825-7101754-OPS Job locations Various Locations Varied Locations Shropshire SY9 5AL 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 Training and Qualification Essential RGN NMC Registered. Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level. Literacy & numeracy Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A - C). Experience Essential Experience of working in a sub-acute environment. Experience of working in a multi disciplinary / multi agency health/social care environment. Experience and knowledge of IT basic administration systems including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel etc). Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to carry out comprehensive holistic nursing assessment. Excellent communication skills. Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure. Strong leadership skills. Knowledge of current professional issues. Person Specification Training and Qualification Essential RGN NMC Registered. Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level. Literacy & numeracy Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A - C). Experience Essential Experience of working in a sub-acute environment. Experience of working in a multi disciplinary / multi agency health/social care environment. Experience and knowledge of IT basic administration systems including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel etc). Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to carry out comprehensive holistic nursing assessment. Excellent communication skills. Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure. Strong leadership skills. Knowledge of current professional issues. 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. 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. 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 Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Address Various Locations Varied Locations Shropshire SY9 5AL Employer's website https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)