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Staff Nurse Ward 5
The closing date is 24 August 2025
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse You will be required to confidently to support surgical patients with a range of surgical conditions and needs. You will focus on engaging with colleagues, adapting and being flexible to the complex nature of Ward 5, where nursing standards could even made better. If you are a strong, caring and compassionate individual who works well under pressure and wants to deliver quality care then please apply.
This role covers long days, nights and weekends.
You will be fully supported during your transition with supernumerary status and additional training tailored to meet the requirements of the ward for the delivery of safe and high quality care.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
* Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward area are maintained.
* Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward & Safety Policies are adhered to.
* To be a team player supporting patients and the team.
* To have a holistic approach to the delivery of nursing care.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
* Diploma or degree in nursing
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Experience and Knowledge
* Relevant experience in past 12-18 months of looking after patients in a health care environment
* Previous experience in acute Clinical setting
* Broad clinical knowledge base
* Previous NHS experience in last 12 months
* Previous experience Surgical/Medical specialities
Skills, Abilities and Competencies
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Punctual and reliable
* Motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative
* Accountability
* Respect
* Empowerment
* Support
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.
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