The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Sister/Charge Nurse - Elective Orthopaedic (Internal Vacancy)
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Job Overview
This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within either of these Trusts, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy and dynamic nursing team on the Elective Orthopaedic Ward. This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change.
The successful candidate must have experience of working in an acute ward environment with a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of the unit in an effective and efficient manner.
Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics would be desirable.
You will be a clinical role model and must have a willingness to contribute to the development of the team as well as your own professional growth.
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You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.
Main duties of the job
- To function as a competent clinical practitioner within Trauma and Orthopaedics.
- To deliver direct patient care whilst coordinating and overseeing nursing practice.
- To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.
- To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
Working for your organisation
We are a 14 bedded ward providing various Orthopaedic surgical interventions for patients with known Orthopaedic conditions, to improve quality of life.
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.
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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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
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