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Job Summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 staff nurses to join our highly successful and forward‑thinking multi‑professional team. We are a fast‑paced acute surgical unit consisting of 16 inpatient beds and 11 trolley‑based assessment spaces providing care for Urology, General Surgery, ENT, Orthopaedics, Max‑Fax and Gynae. We care for patients directly referred from primary care, Emergency Dept. and Urgent Treatment Centre. The ward has recently undergone a total refurbishment to create a modern and state‑of‑the‑art facility. SAU also helped to develop the nationally recognised Emergency Surgical Assessment Unit. This clinic as well as an Emergency Urology clinic is also run from the ward. We are looking for a caring individual who has a flexible approach to working, with a problem‑solving approach, ideally with experience working within surgical specialties or a keen interest in surgical nursing. We are looking for dynamic, motivated nurses, who will deliver excellent patient care and contribute to a positive team ethos. The job will involve working primarily 12.5‑hour shifts including days and night shifts. So if you are passionate about delivering the highest standard of care, for your patients and enjoy the challenge of a fast‑paced acute surgical environment where every day is different this is the job for you. If you can go that extra mile come and join our team and make a difference.
Main Duties of the Job
* Act as a Named Nurse, maintaining accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.
* Co‑coordinate the patients' discharge arrangements in accordance with the RUH Discharge Policy.
* Promote a patient‑focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.
* Educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
* Provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthy lifestyle.
* Complete patient documentation to Trust standard.
* Maintain a safe ward/department environment.
* Assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways.
* Participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication.
* Ensure patient confidentiality.
About Us
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well‑established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
Details
* Date posted: 16 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 5
* Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 427‑7541296
* Job locations: Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG
* Employer name: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG
* Employer's website: https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/
Job Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
* Essential: NMC PIN
* Desirable: Mentorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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