Nursing - Lead Nurse for Frailty SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care)

  • Department Frailty SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care)
  • Salary £47,810.00 – £54,710 per annum
  • Closing Date 14/10/2025
  • Location The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford with cross site working expected
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 7
  • Job ref 223-LNF-739
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

This is a new role for a qualified Lead Nurse for Frailty SDEC (Same Day Emergency Centre).

The successful applicant will deliver direct patient care whilst leading, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice.

This is a full time permanent position based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford initially, but will require cross site working. The postholder will primarily work Monday to Friday office hours but will participate in out of hours working to support service delivery.

Main duties of the job

  • To function as an expert clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, managing ,leading, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice
  • The post holder carries 24 hour continuing responsibility for the  co-ordination and monitoring of all clinical activities within their designated clinical area. 
  • To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
  • The post holder will deputise for the Clinical Nurse Manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.

Working for your organisation

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!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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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.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering 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 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.

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

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