Job summary
- Main area
- General medicine and rehabilitation
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (12 hour shifts)
- Job ref
- 224-PA20250402669
- Employer
- The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt orthopaedic hospital
- Town
- Gobowen
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Ward Sister - Sheldon Ward
NHS AfC: Band 6
Here at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients.
In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.
Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect.
Job overview
Sheldon ward is a 19 bedded medical ward specialising in rehabilitation and rheumatology. Our team are friendly and welcoming.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy and dynamic nursing team. This is a challenging role that requires commitment and a positive leadership approach towards change
You will be required to have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff. You will be required to manage and control the activities of the ward in an effective and efficient manner.
**Please note that we have no access to OSCE support courses, and nurses pending registration are welcome to apply but must be able to evidence that they have satisfied the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination Test of Competence**
Main duties of the job
To ensure the smooth running of the ward encompassing a safe patients journey from admission to discharge
Support the ward manager to ensure care quality performance and clinical activity by providing professional leadership and guidance .
Act as a role model and support junior colleagues
Coordinate the shift and liaise with the MDT
Working for our organisation
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.
We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.
The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.
We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents
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. Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN with NMC qualification
- Leadership qualities
Desirable criteria
- Leadership qualification
- Active assessor
Experience
Essential criteria
- Two years post registration experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to adapt to changing pressures of work
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates leadership skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills and ability to work within and manage a team
- Evidence of personal development
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates willingness to further knowledge
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lorna Edwards
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01691 404371
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