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Location
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 per annum/pro rata
Profession
Nursing associate
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)
Posted Date
10 Apr 2026

Job overview

**PLEASE NOTE** This vacancy is for a Registered Nursing Associate position. This is a different role from a Band 5 Staff Nurse. If you apply and you are a registered Staff Nurse, your application will not be considered. Thank you.

We are looking for Registered Nursing Associate / 2nd year trainee Nursing Associate to join our team in Acute Medicine at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital to cover Maternity Leave for 12 months. This includes a 20 bedded AMU and an Acute Medical Assessment (AMA). This is an exciting opportunity to join the team in a fast-paced environment with many learning opportunities.

The successful applicant will work alongside registered nurses providing care for patients. Working as part of our team you will have opportunities to develop or extend your clinical knowledge and experience by working across range of clinical settings.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings.
  • To work independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working to their nationally recognised code of conduct and Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates.
  • To work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
  • To communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.
  • To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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