Staff Nurse - Ward 19, Paediatrics

Job summary
This is a great opportunity for newly qualified and experienced Nurses to join our team and be part of something amazing. We pride ourselves on the support we give our new staff and believe that our ward creates the perfect learning environment. We are looking for suitably qualified, dynamic, inspired and enthusiastic Nurses who have a passion to care and are always looking to make it better.

Working closely with our Emergency Department we look after acutely ill children. We have an 8 bedded Children's Assessments Unit within which our staff are able to develop skills in triage and PGD. On our ward we provide advanced care to children requiring interventions such as tracheostomy care, CPAP or high flow oxygen. We are commissioned to provide care for children with oncology needs in our dedicated, 3 bedded, purpose built area.

We also have an experienced team of specialist nurses in Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Epilepsy and Oncology who support our patients and learning needs of our team. At The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital we have a Children's Out Patient facility along with a Medical day unit.

* Vacancy may close early due to high number of applications received *

Main duties of the job

• The role involves caring for patients by checking their needs, planning their care, and keeping them safe at all times.
• You will work closely with patients, their families, and the wider team, making sure any changes in a patient's condition are acted on quickly.
• You will act professionally, follow nursing standards, and speak up for patients to protect their dignity and wishes.
• You will help teach and support junior staff and students, while also keeping your own skills and training up to date.
• You will help lead the team, manage your workload, and make sure the ward runs safely and smoothly.
• You will communicate clearly with patients, families, and colleagues, keeping accurate records and sharing information in the right way.

About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
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.

Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)
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.

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

Person Specification
Professional / Technical Quali
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Relevant diploma or equivalent experience
• Literacy & numeracy Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A - C)
• Appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills as determined by formal assessment

Desirable

• Degree or willing to work towards degree.
• Mentorship qualification

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Experience of working in an acute healthcare environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Post qualification experience of working in an acute NHS Trust.
• Experience working within a specialty.
• Mentorship.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Knowledge of current professional issues
• Knowledge of current professional issues
• Strong leadership skills.
• Good organisation skills able to plan own work but, also work effectively within a team.
• Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure.
• Ability to use a range of IT applications, e.g. Word, Outlook and web based applications.
• Evidence of on-going professional development.

Desirable

• Understanding of use of audit in a clinical setting.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).