From 4 April 2024 overseas workers requiring a general Skilled Worker Visa (such as data analysts, IT and finance professionals, etc) but sponsored by an NHS organisation will need to meet the new salary threshold of £38,700. In addition, applications to the Health and Care Visa route for those occupations paid by NHS bands that are on the immigration salary, a list of skilled jobs which have lower salary requirements, will need to meet the national pay scale for their role or the new minimum salary threshold of £23,200 (whichever is higher). We advise that you check that the role you wish to apply for meets the requirement for sponsorship before applying.
Further guidance on eligible roles can be found here- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list
https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/different-salary-requirements, We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced health professional to join our friendly multi-disciplinary Rehabilitation and Recovery Unit as the Ward Manager. This role is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, however your will be employed by Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust.
The purpose of the role:
+ To provide holistic and person-centred care and support community patients in an acute setting.
+ The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for each inpatient.
+ To set the standards of care within the Ward and ensure that personal and professional practice contributes to overall excellence within the clinical area.
+ To lead the day to day operation of the service within the Ward taking overall responsibility for the line management of staff and the provision of high quality services.
+ To provide professional leadership and support to staff by bringing expertise in theory and practice to the ward.
+ To be responsible for the day to day management of the sub-acute wards i.e., Health and Safety issues, acting within Trust policies and procedures.
+ To maintain effective communication with various disciplines, relatives, patients and outside agencies within the clinical environment.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment., + Work directly with the ward clinical team including medical staff, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff to discuss, agree and record the patient's pre -admission and current level, identify and assess patients requiring support services or advice for discharge.
+ To manage the service regularly taking charge of a shift whilst maintaining overall responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care
programmes within the whole ward.
+ To be a competent practitioner, leading innovation and demonstrating clinical expertise.
+ To ensure that discharge planning commences at admission and ensures a smooth transition to home or other suitable environment.
+ To manage staff within their ward/department including specific induction, recruitment and selection, deployment, training, performance management, sickness/ absence and appraisals.
+ To ensure that nursing care satisfies the competence requirements of the NMC and Trust Policies.
+ To manage the patient case load appropriately, to include delegation of work to team members, using resources effectively, demonstrating that the service is value for money.
+ To ensure the development, production and implementation of the ward/department's objectives, in line with agreed service and financial objectives.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust believes in fairness, equity and above all values diversity in all aspects of its work, as a provider of health services and as an employer of people. We provide visa sponsorship to applicant who require a visa to work in the UK, providing the role you've been recruited to meets the requirements set by the Home Office., Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.