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Job summary

Main area
Acute Medicine
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-WRM-759
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Princess Royal Hospital
Town
Telford
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Ward Manager

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced Adult Nurse to provide clinical and managerial leadership within an Acute Medicine setting.  This is a busy but rewarding role working in a newly created AMA area, to support expanding acute medicine services with an established clinical and operational team existing within the speciality.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellent clinical care and a desire to improve patient standards continually. You will be expected to work closely with the Senior Nursing team to progress and develop the nursing team and make positive changes.  You will share your clinical expertise to develop the skills of the broader team through practice development, education, mentorship and preceptorship.

 

Main duties of the job

You will be required to manage a team of nurses and healthcare assistants, closely monitoring the progression of their clinical skills and encouraging their professional development. On a day-to-day basis, you will be relied upon to assume direct responsibility for the smooth running of the ward and providing a high-quality service to patients, co-ordinating care and prioritising the team's workload.

The successful applicant must have excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills and be approachable and supportive to work effectively as part of the team.

We are looking to recruit someone who will role model high clinical and professional standards, who is enthusiastic, kind and able to provide safe and compassionate nursing care to acutely unwell patients. You will be supported with a period of induction and encouraged to pursue your interests through further training and development opportunities at the Trust.

If you are an accomplished nurse in your field keen to share the expertise you have gained in Acute Medicine this post offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills and contribute to the management of the ward.

Working for our organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic work-life balance. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, supportive friendly teams and excellent professional development opportunities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive post Registration experience with previous experience at Band 6 or equivalent in relevant speciality.
  • High level clinical skills and knowledge

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting
  • Evidence of excellent patient documentation and record keeping skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Time management skills
  • Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist in the implementation of change and practice development

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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

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Sivill
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07955 312181
Additional information

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Matron Sarah Sivill on  07955 312181

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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