Join to apply for the Band 5 Staff Nurse role at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
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 are team players.
Ward 18 is a busy 26 bedded rehabilitation and recovery unit. The Staff Nurse will take responsibility for the delivery of comprehensive skilled and evidence-based nursing care to the patients on a shift-by-shift basis. We are a friendly team who aim to deliver holistic care to our patients by working collaboratively and efficiently.
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 their own initiative as well as work as part of a team.
They will be responsible for the assessment of care needs of patients and planning programmes of care, implementation, and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.
A great nurse would be able to deliver excellent nursing care, safely discharge patients, be an excellent communicator, and look 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 recognizes and respects individual choice and acknowledges diversity.
They will work in partnership with other health and social care professionals, students and trainees, 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.
Date posted
05 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Job locations
Ward 18 Rehabilitation and Recovery Unit, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
Job Description
Responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (adult)
* Literacy & Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A - C)
* Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
Knowledge and Skills
* 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
Experience
* Experience of working in the 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).
Other
* Able to meet the travel requirements of the 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address: Ward 18 Rehabilitation and Recovery Unit, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
Employer's website: Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
#J-18808-Ljbffr