Overview
Job summary
This is a really exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, passionate nurse to join the Women and Children\'s Services Division to support the ongoing development of paediatric, neonatal, gynaecology and fertility services.
This post is part of the Division leadership team and is to support the Divisional Director of Nursing to provide leadership and strategic direction to the Women and Children\'s Division, based primarily at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford with some service provision at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The post holder will be pivotal to the delivery of high quality, safe, effective, harm free person-centred care consistent with the Trust values, using available resources effectively and efficiently, and supporting achievement of the Trust\'s vision and strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
* Assist and deputise for the Divisional Director of Nursing for the Division in delivering professional and operational leadership of Nursing within the Division, including devising, implementing and reviewing strategies for the development of clinical practice, education, and management and quality issues.
* Act as the delegated lead for the patient journey, patient experience, operational project work across the Division on behalf of the Divisional Director of Nursing. The post holder will be responsible for the development and application of systems, control processes and risk management arrangements that ensure full compliance with internal and external governance procedures and to benchmark service provision against best practice requirements.
* Deputise for the Divisional Director of Nursing and work in collaboration with the Centre managers, Matrons and other senior members of the Division to provide excellent clinical and professional leadership to clinical staff at all levels, ensuring that patient care is delivered to a high standard and that the staffing resource is managed effectively.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We\'re on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
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!
Details
* Date posted: 01 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 8b
* Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum/pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 223-DDN-515
* Job locations: Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust - Currently Mainly Princess Royal Hospital; Apley Castle, Telford; TF1 6TF
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Qualifications / specialist knowledge
* Current practicing registered practitioner with appropriate professional body
* Evidence of Master\'s level study or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
* Current NHS experience
* Senior leadership experience at Band 8a
* Experience of leading and implementing complex change management
* Evidence of working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
* Experience of managing risk associated with service change
* Evidence of effective resource management
* Experience of measuring and evaluating outcomes in order to secure improvement
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address: Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust - Currently Mainly Princess Royal Hospital, Apley Castle, Telford, TF1 6TF
Employer\'s website: http://www.sath.nhs.uk/
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