Registered General Nurse - Acute Care & Patient Recovery

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Registered General Nurse to join the clinical team. You will assess patients, monitor vital signs, administer medications and support post‑operative recovery within a multidisciplinary setting.

The role involves education on immunisations and long‑term condition management, interprofessional collaboration, accurate record‑keeping and compassionate patient care in a busy NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in adult nursing required.
• Current NMC registration required.
• NHS experience within last 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and emotional condition, record vital signs and monitor recovery progress.
• Administer medications, give injections, manage dressings and wound care, and assist in minor procedures.
• Manage post‑surgical recovery and support patients’ healing.
• Support patients with long‑term conditions through education and care planning.
• Provide health education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Coordinate with doctors, therapists and multidisciplinary teams to update care plans.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Wound care

Medication administration

Communication with patients

Education

Degree or diploma in adult nursing

Job description

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Registered General Nurse to join the clinical team. You will assess patients, monitor vital signs, administer medications and support post‑operative recovery within a multidisciplinary setting.

The role involves education on immunisations and long‑term condition management, interprofessional collaboration, accurate record‑keeping and compassionate patient care in a busy NHS environment.