Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Acute Assessment Unit at Bedford Hospital for a band 5 staff nurse to join our ever-expanding team. Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) is responsible for creating flow for patients from ED through AAU to the base wards. On the patients journey they will arrive to AAU from ED for further assessment/ investigations/ treatment. AAU care for a whole variety of patients from various specialities including, Medical, Surgical, Gastro, Gynae, Otho, Neuro, Mental Health and more. Nurses on AAU work within a team to deliver our patients a high standard quality of care. AAU has 30 beds and has a very high turnover, requiring nurses to be on the ball, alert, organised and able to prioritise their workload. We are a friendly bunch to work with and we are always looking to improve and better our service. We would welcome all applicants for a tour of the ward if required to learn a little more about the services we provide. An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Acute Assessment Unit at Bedford Hospital for a band 5 staff nurse to join our ever-expanding team. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as an effective team member by taking responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care provided to patients within the Acute Assessment Unit. The post holder will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver the objectives of the Acute Assessment Unit to provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan for all patients. This streamlined approach will aid with the flow of patients through the wider hospital. Provide a coordinated and efficient service for the patient to ensure that they receive all assessments, investigations and results in a timely manner to enable same day discharge. Proving a positive patient experience is a key component of your job role. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate a passion for Acute Medicine. You will need to be an excellent communicator, organizer, creative thinker, problem solver, team player and be willing to deal with complex and difficult situations and competing demands. About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Date posted 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 418-NUR9960-KS Job locations AAU - Bedford Hospital South Wing Ampthill Road Bedford MK42 9DJ Job description Job responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. Provide a high standard of evidence based care to patients in line with hospital policies and procedures. Maintain accurate record keeping consistent with legislation, policies and procedures in line with NMC Code of Conduct. Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance and maintain own portfolio in line with knowledge, skill framework. Ensure the information recorded on Trust clinical systems are accurately reflected on the ExtraMed bed management system for day-case patients if applicable to ward service requirements. Answer the telephone take referrals and deals with enquiries from hospital staff and the public concerning admission, transfer, discharge and review appointments of patients. Communicate in an efficient and effective manner with all staff, patients, visitors and external sources, identifying any problems and dealing with them in a tactful manner. Job description Job responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. Provide a high standard of evidence based care to patients in line with hospital policies and procedures. Maintain accurate record keeping consistent with legislation, policies and procedures in line with NMC Code of Conduct. Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance and maintain own portfolio in line with knowledge, skill framework. Ensure the information recorded on Trust clinical systems are accurately reflected on the ExtraMed bed management system for day-case patients if applicable to ward service requirements. Answer the telephone take referrals and deals with enquiries from hospital staff and the public concerning admission, transfer, discharge and review appointments of patients. Communicate in an efficient and effective manner with all staff, patients, visitors and external sources, identifying any problems and dealing with them in a tactful manner. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration Evidence of professional development Basic life support up to date Desirable Mspp (willing to undertake) Venepuncture and Cannulation Male and female Cauterisation ILS OR ALS Experience Essential Knowledge of patient conditions from different specialities Evidence of good clinical Skills Ability to work within a team and work effectively with others Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality Knowledge appraisal process Knowledge Essential Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards Aware of national nursing agendas Excellent communication skills both verbal and written To work well within the multidisciplinary team Understand the requirement to safeguard adults and children Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration Evidence of professional development Basic life support up to date Desirable Mspp (willing to undertake) Venepuncture and Cannulation Male and female Cauterisation ILS OR ALS Experience Essential Knowledge of patient conditions from different specialities Evidence of good clinical Skills Ability to work within a team and work effectively with others Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality Knowledge appraisal process Knowledge Essential Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards Aware of national nursing agendas Excellent communication skills both verbal and written To work well within the multidisciplinary team Understand the requirement to safeguard adults and children 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address AAU - Bedford Hospital South Wing Ampthill Road Bedford MK42 9DJ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)