We are pleased to be holding a Recruitment Event on 4th September. If you are shortlisted for this role you must be able to attend the event in person in Shrewsbury. Interviews and ID checks will be held on the day.
We're recruiting for roles within our Endoscopy Units and the Acute Orthopaedic Trauma Unit.
You will need NHS experience, either in a work capacity or through placements undertaken as part of your Nursing course.
Endoscopy Nurses
We're looking for experienced Endoscopy Nurses or ODPs to join our teams at both Shrewsbury and Telford (this role is cross-site). Ideally you will have previous experience in an Endoscopy setting.
Following a recent upgrade to our facilities, you will be trained to assist with new procedures & learning opportunities. We also provide a comprehensive on call service for the out of hours work, and the successful applicant will be required to participate in this once fully trained.
Acute Orthopaedic Trauma Unit
This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O) team, working at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
This rewarding specialty requires a multi-faceted registered nurse, with an interest in the deteriorating patient, orthopaedics and silver trauma.
The HTP plan for this unit is to adopt single site trauma, making Ward 32 Acute Orthopaedic Trauma Unit (AOTU) the main trauma care ward for our region. This will include an increase in the number of T&O beds, which will bring with it developmental opportunities for those with a dream of leadership posts or clinical pathways.
**Please clearly state at the beginning of your supporting information which area you are applying for.**
The role involves caring for patients by checking their needs, planning their
care, and keeping them safe at all times.
You will work closely with patients, their families, and the wider team, making
sure any changes in a patient’s condition are acted on quickly.
You will act professionally, follow nursing standards, and speak up for patients to protect their dignity and wishes.
You will help teach and support junior staff and students, while also keeping
your own skills and training up to date.
You will help lead the team, manage your workload, and make sure the ward
runs safely and smoothly.
You will communicate clearly with patients, families, and colleagues, keeping
accurate records and sharing information in the right way.
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.
For further information about this job role please see full job description and person specification.
