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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
25.5 hours per week (part time hours also available)
Job ref
223-SAM-627
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum / pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/08/2026 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

Band 5

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join Acute Medicine, this includes a 39 bedded Acute Medical Unit (SAMU) and an Acute Assessment Unit (SAAU). We have an 8 bedded enhanced care area within SAMU. 

Assessing and planning care for medical patients predominantly referred by our Emergency Department or clinical colleagues in the community.
To support Acute Medicine, we are looking for dedicated Staff Nurses to join our team. Whether you are an experienced nurse looking for your next move, or you are still early in your nursing career, you will  find a welcoming and supportive environment here at SATH to encourage you to reach your full potential with the Acute Medical team.

Main duties of the job

  • Responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care, working in partnership with patients, their carers and the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the patient’s physical, spiritual and emotional needs are met.
  • Formulate and deliver high quality patient care without direct supervision, seeking guidance on actions that are outside agreed defined standards.
  • Recognise changes in patients’ conditions which require the intervention of others and ensure that timely referrals are made or escalation procedures enacted as appropriate.
  •  Ensure patient safety is maintained at all times. Record and report adverse and potentially adverse events and assist with investigation of such events, ensuring learning is shared with the wider team(s).
  • Record information about patients in a safe, accurate and consistent manner using appropriate tools and techniques, including electronic and written formats as close to point of care as possible.
  • Access and use patient clinical diagnostic information to inform clinical decisions. 

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse (adult)
  • Literacy & numeracy Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 4-9)
  • Appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills
Desirable criteria
  • Degree or willing to work towards degree.
  • Student supervisor and assessor

Experience

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

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Applicant requirements

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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Pab Hnatiuk
Job title
Ward Manager - SAMU
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

01743 261000

Ext 2543

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
01743 492402