Intermediate Care Staff Nurse Band 5 - Aston

East Cheshire; Congleton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust in Congleton is inviting applications for an enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our acute medical nursing team at the War Memorial Hospital site. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) and part-time options offer a supportive, multidisciplinary environment focused on high-quality patient care.

We welcome nurses at various stages of their careers and provide development opportunities. A DBS check is required, with enhanced disclosure where applicable.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Understanding of NMC Code, safeguarding and consent.
• Post-registration course relevant to clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate patient care with strong documentation.
• Support patients on general medicine services and maintain standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork in a busy ward.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

NMC code understanding

Post-registration course

Communication skills

Teamwork

Digital records literacy

Job description

Intermediate Care Staff Nurse Band 5 - Aston

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Staff Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (part times hours will also be considered) Job ref 209-A-26-8370753

Site Congleton War Memorial Hospital Town Congleton Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

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)

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

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

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). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.