Intermediate Care Staff Nurse Band 5 - Aston

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Congleton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the acute medical and nursing team, specializing in general medicine. The role supports new and experienced nurses, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of patient care and excellent documentation.

The post requires registration with the NMC, a commitment to patient-centred care, and participation in ongoing professional development. 37.5 hours per week with part-time options may be available.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Understanding of the NMC Code, safeguarding and consent; familiarity with NHS values.
• Post-registration course relevant to the clinical area is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate high-quality nursing care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care and accurate documentation.
• Provide excellent communication and be able to work effectively in a busy team.
• Participate in continuous professional development and maintain clinical competencies.

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Understanding of NMC Code

Post-registration course in clinical area

Job description

Intermediate Care Staff Nurse Band 5 - Aston

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our friendly and supportive acute medical and nursing team who are committed to providing and maintaining high standards of patient care, specialising in general medicine nursing.

You will be joining a dedicated and enthusiastic nursing team who will help and support you whether you are starting out in your career or have years of experience.

Everyday within this role is different and offers the opportunity to deal with a variety of patient needs.

Hours per week: 37.5 (part time hours also available)

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Staff Nurse is to be part of the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality nursing care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the staff nurse will ensure patients receive the highest level of care, delivered using a holistic, patient-focused approach, while ensuring high standards of documentation are maintained.

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a busy team.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Understanding of NMC Code, safeguarding and consent; working knowledge of NHS values and standards
• Post-registration course relevant to clinical area

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care; effective documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to build therapeutic relationships
• Ability to work within a team and take delegated responsibility, understanding of professional boundaries
• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively in a busy clinical setting
• Confident in using electronic patient records and digital systems
• Compassionate, reliable, committed to person-centred care; demonstrates resilience and emotional maturity
• Proficient in clinical procedures relevant to the area (e.g., IV administration, catheterisation)
• Experience liaising with families and multi-agency professionals
• Knowledge of local and national healthcare initiatives
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

• Evidence of recent acute or relevant clinical experience (including student placements)
• Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
• Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
• Experience contributing to service improvement or change
• Experience using audit or reporting tools

Further Information

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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.