Nursing Associate - Ward 17, Respiratory

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is recruiting a Nursing Associate for Ward 17 Respiratory at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. This permanent Band 4 role is offered as either full-time or part-time, with a standard 37.5-hour week.

You will work under the supervision of registered nurses, delivering holistic care, assisting with assessments, and supporting patients and families. Applicants should be NHS NMC-registered or in the final year of the Student Nursing Associate

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register or in the 2nd year of the Student Nursing Associate programme.
• Educated to a minimum of Foundation degree level in nursing associate practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, person-centred care for patients of all ages.
• Work under supervision of registered nurses following conduct standards.
• Collaborate within the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate with sensitivity and compassion, building patient relationships.
• Flexibly meet service needs, supporting a range of clinical settings.

Education

NMC registration

2nd year trainee Nursing Associate

Job description

Nursing Associate - Ward 17, Respiratory

NHS AfC: Band 4

Main area Nursing Associate Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Full time and part time hours available) Job ref 223-RNA-806

Site The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford Town Telford Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

This is a Registered Nursing Associate position, candidates will need to have NMC registration as a Nursing Associate or currently be in their 2nd year of completing the Student Nursing Associate qualification. This is different to a student nurse / degree in nursing / adult nurse registration.

We are looking for Nursing Associates to join our team on Ward 17 Respiratory at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

The successful applicants will work alongside registered nurses providing care for patients. Working as part of our team you will have opportunities to develop or extend your clinical knowledge and experience by working across range of clinical settings.

Main duties of the job

• To provide holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings.
• To work independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working to their nationally recognised code of conduct and Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates.
• To work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• To communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Working for our organisation

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non‑clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.

We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register / 2nd year trainee Nursing Associate
• Educated to a minimum of level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice

Experience

• Currently working in health care or within the last 12 months
• Acute/secondary care experience

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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

If you require the application form in an alternative format, please call the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402 or email us at [e-mail]

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long‑term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under‑represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, free from sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination. We expect everyone working, training or learning within the Trust to uphold appropriate professional boundaries, demonstrate respectful behaviour and contribute to a culture in which colleagues feel safe to speak up.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

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 [phone]

Name Michelle Edgar. Job title: Ward Manager. Email address: [e-mail]. Telephone number: 01952 641000. Additional information: ext 4918.