Band 5 Registered Nurse - Ward 19b

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Luton is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse for Ward 19b, dedicated to delivering high-quality complex care. The successful candidate will work with experienced colleagues, assess and implement patient care, and continuously improve service standards. Ideal candidates will be NMC registered nurses passionate about teamwork and possess strong clinical skills. Opportunities for professional development and recognition for contribution are offered.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Recognition for contributions

Qualifications

• Current Acute Registered Nurse with the NMC.
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
• Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary team members.
• Supervise junior qualified and/or unqualified staff including student nurses.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Strong communication and clinical skills

Team Player

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Education

Degree in Nurse related specialty or working towards

Mentorship or teaching qualification

Tools

Patient administration systems e.g. PAS

Word/Excel

Job description

Go back Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Registered Nurse - Ward 19b

The closing date is 31 December 2025

Join our dedicated team on Ward 19b, a 28-bedded complex care ward committed to delivering high-quality, specialised care. As a Registered Nurse, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a safe, clean, and compassionate environment.

We're proud to have achieved Silver status in recent accreditation, reflecting our team's excellence and commitment to continuous improvement.

What we're looking for:

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Passion for complex care and teamwork
• Strong communication and clinical skills

What we offer:

• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Recognition for your contributio

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care.

To work closely with the department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department / ward environment.

To carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior qualified and / or unqualified staff including student nurses whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

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.

Our Values

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.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care. To work closely with the department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department / ward environment.

To carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior qualified and / or unqualified staff including student nurses whilst maintaining a safe working environmention.

Please see detailed Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current Acute Registered Nurse with the NMC
• Degree in Nurse related specialty or working towards
• Mentorship or teaching qualification

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Demonstrates the ability to undertake challenging conversations
• Counselling or coaching skills
• Knowledge of patient administration systems e.g. PAS

Experience

• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Evidence of further education, training and on‑going learning

Knowledge

• Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS - in particular related to Nursing
• Knowledge of clinical effectiveness, research and audit

Personal Attributes

• Flexible
• Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required
• Team Player

Skills

• Ability to prioritise and organise workload
• Ability to use computers and software such as Word/Excel or the equivalent
• Venepuncture
• Cannulation
• Competent in the administration of intravenous medication

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.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust