Inpatients Staff Nurse – Band 5

Job Title:Staff Nurse – Band 5

Department: Inpatients Wards

Salary Range: £39,123 – £44,094 per annum

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Internal Rotation including Long Days and Long Nights)

Contract Type: Permanent

About Us:

We are a 56-bedded acute hospital specialising in Colorectal, Urology, Orthopaedics, Men’s Health and Women’s Health which is provided by a friendly, professional and supportive team who are focused on being a centre of excellence for a wide variety of surgical procedures and treatments. You will be part of a team that cares for a wide range of surgical patients.

Role Summary:

This position requires a compassionate and dedicated individual who is committed to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care. The Staff Nurse collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while maintaining professional standards and adhering to relevant policies and guidelines.

Our nurse to patient ratio is 1:4 which means that we can offer excellent individualised nursing care.

This is the ideal role for a nurse wishing to develop and extend both their clinical and leadership experience in surgical nursing.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan and deliver care to meet patient needs, working closely with the Consultants, nursing colleagues and clerical staff.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained
• Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan

Skills and Experience:

• Registered General Nurse with valid NMC pin
• A positive, proactive approach and committed to delivering the highest standards of care
• Be able to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Shift Schedule:

Our roster offers a well-structured shift pattern with 12-13 shifts within a 4-week period. You’ll experience both Longdays (07:30 AM – 08:30 PM) and Nights (08:00 PM – 08:00 AM), providing you with a diverse and engaging work experience.

Work-Life Balance:

Maintain a healthy work-life balance with our flexible shift pattern. You’ll work 37.5 hours per week with an internal rotation that includes day, night, and weekend shifts, allowing you to accommodate your personal commitments.

In return we offer:

• Complimentary lunch
• 35 days of Annual Leave (inclusive of bank holidays) that increasing with long service
• Private Healthcare
• Staff Referral scheme
• Company pension scheme
• On-going training and professional development opportunities
• Season Ticket Loan
• Help to buy a bike
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to EdenRed and various discount retail vouchers
• Visa Sponsorship

To apply email your CV to Mita Vadgama – MVadgama@kingedwardvii.co.uk

Please note, if we receive a high level of applications, we may choose to close this advert early. We encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We will only contact those candidates that have been shortlisted for interview.

At King Edward VII’s Hospital, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. We believe that by embracing diversity and fostering inclusion, we will create a workplace that is stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

If you can see yourself as part of this team, and we have a vacancy that suits your skills, we look forward to hearing from you.