An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent locally employed acute paediatrician with interest in paediatric cardiology. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the biggest development of Children’s services that the County has seen. You will become part of a team and will work in what is one of the largest acute District General Hospital Paediatric departments in the County serving a catchment population of over 0.5 million.

• This role supports registered nurses in providing safe and caring support to patients.
• It involves helping patients with everyday needs such as washing, eating, drinking and moving safely.
• You will check and record basic health information and report any concerns to a nurse.
• The job includes keeping the ward clean, tidy and well-organised, and helping with basic admin tasks.
• You will work flexibly across different wards and follow all training, policies and safety rules.
• Good communication, kindness and respect for patients and their individual needs are essential. 

• This role helps patients and clinical staff by making sure clinics run smoothly across reception, medical records and clinic preparation.
• You will welcome patients, check them into clinics and update their details using the Trust’s computer systems.
• You will find, prepare and file patient notes so they are ready for appointments, working carefully and safely.
• You will work as part of a team and sometimes on your own, with full training provided in all areas.
• You will handle patient information confidentially and stay calm, polite and professional at all times.
• You may work at either Shrewsbury or Telford and help cover different areas when needed. 

• The role supports the Centre management team to make sure patient services run smoothly across the Head, Neck and Ophthalmology Centre, helping with tasks linked to service coordination.
• You will help organise patient admissions and appointments so that beds, theatres and other areas are used safely and well through patient flow management.
• The job involves working with many different staff to solve problems, share information and keep services running on time using team communication.
• You will help check performance, look at data and support plans that improve how the Centre works through performance monitoring.
• The role includes helping to plan new ways of working, supporting projects and making sure staff and patients get clear information through service improvement.
• You will also speak with patients about sensitive matters in a calm and helpful way, giving non-clinical advice linked to patient support.

• The role trains you to become an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within Emergency Medicine.
• You will follow a three‑year training plan that includes study time, clinical work, and moving between different hospital areas.
• You will learn how to assess patients, make care plans, and use tests to help understand their needs, as described in the job pack (“using a range of assessment methods… requesting, undertaking, and/or interpreting diagnostic tests”).
• You will work with patients, families and staff, building strong communication skills and supporting safe, high‑quality care (“supporting people in making decisions, planning care”).
• You will complete a Master’s degree and build a portfolio that shows your skills in clinical work, leadership, education and research.
• When fully trained, you will take on more responsibility, including prescribing medicine once qualified (“undertake non‑medical prescribing in accordance with the Trust policy”). 

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs, working independently to plan and deliver care.
• Work closely with other healthcare staff to make sure patients receive safe care and are discharged at the right time.
• Manage your own workload and help support and guide other team members through training and supervision.
• Give clear advice and support to patients, families and colleagues, using strong communication skills at all times.
• Keep accurate patient records, follow policies, and take part in audits and service improvements.
• Act as a source of expert knowledge within the team and help improve services across the organisation.