Registered Nurse

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bath is seeking a full-time flexible Band 5 Registered Nurse to care for older adults with complex needs. The role involves delivering high-quality, compassionate care, working in a multidisciplinary team, and developing individualised care plans. The ideal candidate should possess strong clinical skills and a commitment to patient wellbeing within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Inclusive working environment

Staff wellbeing programs

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Full-time flexible Band 5 Registered Nurse qualification required.
• Ability to assess and implement individualised care plans.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate programmes of care, including discharge planning.
• Act as a named nurse or key worker for a defined group of patients.
• Contribute towards the RUH Nursing Strategy objectives.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

OPUSS Ward is a short stay ward for the care of older people. We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate and motivated full-time flexible band 5 registered nurse.

As a Band 5 Registered Nurse on the Elderly Care Ward, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate, and person centred care to older adults, many of whom present with complex medical, cognitive, and social needs. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualised care plans, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote patient well-being, dignity and independence.

This role requires a caring, kind and professional approach, excellent clinical skills and the ability to respond to the changing needs of patients in a busy and sometimes challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation) for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for the assessment of care and health education needs.
• To develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.
• To gain experience and skills in clinical practice, facilitation and teaching, and management (as appropriate).
• To work in accordance with the RUH Nursing Strategy and contribute towards achieving its objectives and maintain effective communication and participate in clinical supervision as appropriate, and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/role model to less experienced staff.
• At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community.

Culture and Benefits

• We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
• We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
• A culture of learning, developing and innovating runs through our organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
• We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
• We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. Learn about living and working in the historic city of Bath, our extensive package of staff benefits, and our healthcare initiatives with the Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.