Lead Nurse for Frailty SDEC | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a qualified Lead Nurse for Frailty SDEC. This full-time permanent position involves delivering direct patient care while overseeing nursing practices. Responsibilities include clinical coordination, resource management, and staff supervision. The role requires flexibility for out-of-hours support and is dedicated to improving patient care quality.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lead Nurse with expertise in clinical practice.
• Ability to deliver direct patient care.
• Experience in supervising and overseeing nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care while leading and coordinating nursing practice.
• Function as an expert clinical practitioner within the designated area.
• Maintain 24 hour co-ordination and monitoring of clinical activities.
• Ensure efficient resource utilization for optimal quality care.
• Deputise for Clinical Nurse Manager in their absence.
• Supervise staff and oversee clinical policies.

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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!

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

This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care while leading, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice in the Frailty SDEC setting.
• Function as an expert clinical practitioner within the designated clinical area.
• Maintain 24 hour continuing responsibility for co-ordination and monitoring of all clinical activities within the area.
• Ensure efficient and effective utilisation of all resources to deliver optimum quality care.
• Deputise for the Clinical Nurse Manager in their absence and drive forward evidence-based practice.
• Supervise staff and oversee the policies and practices that operate within the clinical area.