Lead Nurse for Frailty SDEC

NHS; Telford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Telford is seeking a qualified Lead Nurse for the Frailty SDEC. The role involves direct patient care and overseeing nursing practice, with responsibilities for managing clinical activities. Candidates must have extensive post-registration experience and relevant qualifications. This is a full-time permanent position offering competitive salary between £47,810 to £54,710 per annum.

Qualifications

• Extensive post Registration experience with proven Band 6 or equivalent in relevant specialty.
• High level clinical skills and knowledge.
• Up to date knowledge of nursing policy and practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care while overseeing nursing practice.
• Coordinate all clinical activities within designated clinical area.
• Deputize for the Clinical Nurse Manager in their absence.

Skills

Clinical skills

Leadership

Teaching and training

Research involvement

Education

RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Job description

Lead Nurse for Frailty SDEC

The closing date is 14 October 2025

This is a new role for a qualified Lead Nurse for Frailty SDEC (Same Day Emergency Centre).

The successful applicant will deliver direct patient care whilst leading, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice.

This is a full time permanent position based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford initially but will require cross site working. The postholder will primarily work Monday to Friday office hours but will participate in out of hours working to support service delivery.

Main duties of the job

• To function as an expert clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, managing, leading, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice
• The post holder carries 24 hour continuing responsibility for the co-ordination and monitoring of all clinical activities within their designated clinical area.
• To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
• The post holder will deputise for the Clinical Nurse Manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.

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!

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Professional/Technical Qualifications

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

Experience and Knowledge

• Extensive post Registration experience with proven Band 6 or equivalent in relevant speciality
• High level clinical skills and knowledge.
• Experience in teaching and training of staff
• Involvement in Nursing audit and Research
• An awareness and understanding of national and local issues that affect Nursing and the NHS as a whole.
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality
• Understanding national and local policy relating to speciality

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum/pro rata