The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Staff Nurse - Medicine

The closing date is 01 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses to join theMedicine Division at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. We have permanent full and part time positions available.

We are currently recruiting for the following areas:

  • Ward 25 Medicine - Shrewsbury
  • Ward 36 Medicine - Telford
  • Frailty Unit - Telford

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.

About us

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-SNS-002

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Relevant diploma or equivalent experience
  • 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).

Desirable

  • Degree or willing to work towards degree.
  • Mentorship qualification.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience of working in an acute healthcare environment.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

  • Post qualification experience of working in an acute NHS Trust
  • Experience working within a specialty.
  • Mentorship
Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Relevant diploma or equivalent experience
  • 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).

Desirable

  • Degree or willing to work towards degree.
  • Mentorship qualification.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience of working in an acute healthcare environment.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

  • Post qualification experience of working in an acute NHS Trust
  • Experience working within a specialty.
  • Mentorship

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. 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.

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. 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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Michelle Bowen

michelle.bowen@nhs.net

01743261000

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-SNS-002

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Supporting documents

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