Staff Nurse - Ward 8, Head and Neck

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, passionate and motivated individual to join our busy and dynamic nursing team on Ward 8, Head and Neck Ward at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Staff Nurse with a strong commitment to providing high standards of quality care with a caring and compassionate attitude. You will have the opportunity to gain clinical skills such as cannulation and phlebotomy and develop specialist clinical skills relating to Head and Neck, such as the care of Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy patients. We offer a period of induction and a strong commitment to training and development. You will also have the opportunity to undertake University Courses in order to support you in furthering your knowledge and skills. This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards service improvement.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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