Older People Services - Compassionate Care Staff Nurse - Band 5 | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking compassionate and caring newly qualified and experienced band 5 nurses. Join an award-winning service offering specialized care for elderly patients, including those with dementia. The role includes opportunities for personal and professional development like an 18-month Preceptorship Programme. Applicants should be registered nurses or final year student nurses passionate about providing dignified care.

Benefits

Wide range of development courses

Supportive mentorship

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing the best care for older patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.

Responsibilities

• Provide care with dignity to older patients.
• Undertake the 18-month Preceptorship Programme.
• Maintain communication with patients and the care team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Education

Registered nurse or final year student nurse

Job description

Are you passionate about providing elderly people the opportunity to live fulfilled and respected lives? Do you aspire to provide care with dignity to older patients in a team that has been described as “doing a fantastic job to be extremely proud of” by their patients and families?

The Royal London Older People services is looking for compassionate and caring newly qualified and experienced band 5 nurses to join our award-winning service.

Our Older Peoples Services wards care for patients from the age of 65 with acute medical conditions, including specialist services for dementia patients.

Based on the 14th Floor of the Royal London Hospital, the wards offer a picturesque view of London, with two bespoke indoor garden spaces and tea rooms, creating a calm and social environment to promote active recovery, in line with our #EndPJParalysis campaign.

We are passionate about compassionate care.

Within this role, we offer the opportunity to undertake our 18-month Preceptorship Programme, rated “Outstanding” by Health Education England in 2015. We also encourage you to undertake our mentorship course to develop your leadership skills and work with our dedicated Practice Development nurse to build key experience within your nursing career.

We provide a wide range of development courses, including training with our on-site Dementia and Delirium team, Palliative care training from St Joseph’s Hospice, tissue viability specialist training, and more.

If you are interested in joining our friendly service, you will need to be:

• A registered nurse or final year student nurse
• Passionate about providing the best care for older patients from diverse backgrounds

If you meet these criteria, we welcome your application and ask you to explain in your supporting statement why you are passionate about nursing.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care. We aim to be an outstanding place to work, where our WeCare values are visible and guide our teamwork.

We are committed to promoting inclusion and creating an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfill their potential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining communication with patients and colleagues, including in difficult situations
• Sharing ideas, information, and feedback to empower patients and team members
• Communicating effectively with a diverse range of people, including those with communication barriers
• Disseminating Trust policies and information as required
• Providing constructive feedback on communication
• Using various strategies to communicate effectively with patients and their carers
• Communicating with staff within the Trust, external organizations, and the public
• Maintaining accurate and complete records in accordance with legislation and policies

This advert closes on Sunday, 13 July 2025.