Orthopaedic Ward Lead Nurse – Trauma & Ortho

Company: Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy and dynamic nursing team on the Elective Orthopaedic Ward. This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change.

The successful candidate must have experience of working in an acute ward environment with a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of the unit in an effective and efficient manner.

Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics would be desirable

You will be a clinical role model and must have a willingness to contribute to the development of the team as well as your own professional growth.

You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.• To function as an competent clinical practitioner within Trauma and Orthopaedics.• To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice.• To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.• To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.

We are a 14 bedded ward providing various Orthopaedic surgical interventions for patients with known Orthopaedic conditions, to improve quality of life.

The successful candidate would be working within a well established team.

If you feel that you would like a new challenge, please apply.

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

This advert closes on Friday 3 Apr 2026

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Posted: April 17th, 2026