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.
 

Job overview

An exciting secondment opportunity for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse has become available at our friendly Nephrology ward at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. This secondment will be for a 9 month period at 30 hours a week.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated  nurse who is interested in gaining management experience and developing their leadership skills. Flexible working is available within the trust and this can be discussed.

Main duties of the job

On Ward 35 we care for patients with issues realted to Renal  failure and focus on holistic care, we also promote self-care, which enables and empowers our patients. Our aim is to provide a high quality standard of individualised care and treatment to our  patients  within a safe and supportive environment by friendly, competently trained staff.

Some experience of management would be preferable but training will be given.

Working for your organisation

Our patients are at the centre of everything that we do, we are looking for a dynamic nurse to take over this role with a caring and compassionate nature to continue to develop our service and deliver the high standard of care that we offer. Our ward has gained Gold Exemplar and has been retained  as this aids patient experience and safety.

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.