Staff Nurse - Medicine

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurses to join the Medicine Division. Full and part-time positions are available. The successful candidates will assess patient needs, develop care plans, and manage ward responsibilities as needed. Candidates must be registered nurses and have experience in healthcare. Opportunity for continued professional development is provided.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

In-house training programs

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse.
• Experience in an acute healthcare environment.
• Post-qualification experience in an acute NHS Trust is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual patient care needs and develop care plans.
• Take charge of the ward as needed.
• Work flexibly to meet service needs.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Ward management

Flexible working

Education

Registered Nurse

Literacy & numeracy Level 2 or equivalent

Degree or willingness to work towards a degree

Job description

Overview

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is recruiting for Staff Nurses in Medicine. An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses to join the Medicine Division at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. We have permanent full and part-time positions available.

Closing date: 07 October 2025

We are currently recruiting for the following areas:

• Ward 25 Medicine – Shrewsbury
• Ward 36 Medicine – Telford
• Frailty Unit – Telford

As a Trust, we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations, and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support your continued professional development. Working with the Transforming Care Institute we can also offer in-house training such as degree/master modules, secondments and acting up opportunities.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for assessing individual patient care needs and developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care for a group of patients in accordance with agreed policies and professional guidelines.
• To take charge of the ward for a span of duty, normally working under the supervision of senior staff.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

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

Education and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Literacy & numeracy Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A - C)
• Appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills
• Degree or willing to work towards degree

Experience

• Experience of working in an acute healthcare environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Post qualification experience of working in an acute NHS Trust
• Experience working within a specialty.

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