Overview
Do you have a genuine interest in working within the Acute Medical floor?
We are looking for registered nurses who are dynamic individuals with strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm for caring for both medical and surgical patients. We are passionate about constantly improving our service and delivering high quality care to our patients and strive to build upon our already excellent services. We are a very busy unit and see on average 20-30 new patients per day.
This band 5 role provides a real opportunity to develop clinical skills and knowledge base in all specialties while being supported by a senior and experienced team. We are offering rotational opportunities to further develop your skills and experience supported by a dedicated professional development sister in both the Acute Medical Unit and Guildford Ward. We are dedicated to training and developing our staff in their chosen field and we take pride in our track record of developing our nurses into nurse specialists and nurse leaders of the future.
Job responsibilities
As a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse you will act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions. You will be responsible for patient assessment, planning of care, implementing and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. As an NMC registrant you will facilitate learning and development of others. You will demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy. As a Trust employee you will act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
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Details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,602 to £39,686 per annum including High Cost Area Supplement
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 384-AGB-EMF18826-B5
Job locations: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, GU2 7XX
Qualifications and requirements
Essential
* Registered Nurse Part 1 or 2
* Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
Knowledge
* Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge
Desirable
* Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
* Consolidation of Nurse Training
* Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
* Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS disclosure will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, GU2 7XX
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