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Job Summary
To support and assist in the delivery of professional nursing care to patients within maternity, primarily post-operative birth care, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and their carers. Support the planning of care for designated patients from admission to discharge. Utilises and integrates evidence into practice.
Job Summary
To support and assist in the delivery of professional nursing care to patients within maternity, primarily post-operative birth care, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and their carers. Support the planning of care for designated patients from admission to discharge. Utilises and integrates evidence into practice.
Main duties of the job
If you are looking for a change this could be the role for you.
The Maternity Services at Buckinghamshire NHS are seeking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic nurses to join our friendly team caring for mothers and babies on the antenatal and postnatal ward. This role will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting families before and after they have given birth.
About Us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
* We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
* Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
* A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
03 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-SCS7200711
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Essential
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
* Registered General Nurse
Desirable
* Evidence of further continued professional development
* Post qualification experience in relevant speciality
* Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification
Essential
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
* Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate
* Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload
* Ability to solve problems and use initiative
* Ability to develop clinical skills
* Willingness to undergo training (e.g. medications)
* Basic IT skills
* Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
* Adaptable to change
* Flexible and approachable
Desirable
* Willingness to develop teaching skills
* Awareness of the NHSE guidance of clinical governance in order to continuously improve quality of care e.g. quality, safety and ward audit standards
* Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
Experience
Essential
* Ability to understand the role of a registered nurse
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
* Awareness of current professional nursing issues
* Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Desirable
* Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to understand the role of a registered nurse
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
* Awareness of current professional nursing issues
* Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Desirable
* Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
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
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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