Registered Nurse

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic and enthusiastic nurse to join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider. This role offers the chance to deliver high-quality, holistic care within a multi-disciplinary setting, emphasizing professional development and teamwork. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment that values inclusivity and diversity, while also managing ward responsibilities and contributing to the training of both qualified and unqualified staff. With a commitment to staff wellbeing and career advancement, this position promises a fulfilling and impactful nursing career.

Benefits

High-quality training

Career development opportunities

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven record of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is advantageous.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage change.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct clinical care of patients, including assessment and care plan evaluation.
• Manage staff and resources in the absence of the ward manager.

Skills

Clinical Care

Interpersonal Skills

Change Management

Professional Development

Education

Nursing Degree

CPD Evidence

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic nurse to join the Richard Wells Ward Nursing Team at Bedford Hospital.

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Staff Nurse to join our team. A proven record of and evidence for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) would be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will possess energy, commitment, and a desire to develop themselves and other nurses within this healthcare area. The role involves providing clinical input to ensure high standards of holistic, quality care within a multi-disciplinary setting.

The applicant should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage change sensitively. Evidence of ongoing professional development is also required.

While our organization has a strong learning and development function, we recognize that your prior skills and experience will contribute to your success with us. Details of these requirements can be found in the Person and Job Description attachment.

The post-holder is responsible for direct clinical care of individual and groups of patients, including assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans from admission to discharge. Responsibilities also include taking charge of a ward after an initial development period, managing staff and resources in the absence of the ward manager or deputy, and supervising and teaching both qualified and unqualified staff, including students.

The role requires working in rotation across all ward areas within the surgery and anaesthetics division for clinical development or service needs, including allocation to the admission and discharge facilities. Shifts will be scheduled across a 24-hour period.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a growing population of approximately 700,000 across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, with hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites offer key services such as A&E, maternity, and paediatrics. We are a friendly, high-performing trust committed to staff wellbeing, offering high-quality training and career development opportunities. Our trust is dedicated to delivering excellent patient care using the latest clinical knowledge and technology.

We value individuals who demonstrate behaviors aligned with our core values through our values-based recruitment process. We are committed to inclusivity, equality, and diversity, fostering a culture that appreciates differences.

Please note that vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. All new staff will undergo a 6-month probationary period. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all attached documents to familiarize yourself with the job requirements.

For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Remyadas Theerukandiyil
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]