Registered Nurse

Academy Education Network Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,400 - 38,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible placement hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Academy Education Network Ltd seeks registered nurses to assess patients, deliver clinical care, and manage medication. You will work in various settings, including NHS Trusts and private hospitals, with opportunities to specialise after gaining experience.

The role requires registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Salary ranges vary, starting at approximately £28,400 for Band 5 roles, with significant opportunities for professional development and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) before practice.
• Complete NMC overseas registration process for internationally qualified nurses.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs, deliver clinical care, administer medication.
• Coordinate with doctors and allied health professionals.
• Specialise in areas after 2–5 years of experience.
• Work in various healthcare settings, including NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

Skills

Empathy and emotional resilience

Teamwork across multidisciplinary teams

Cultural competence with diverse patient groups

Reflective practice and continuing professional development

Education

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Job description

Responsibilities

Registered nurses assess patient needs, deliver clinical care, administer medication, document treatment plans and coordinate with doctors, allied health professionals and social workers. Day‑to‑day work depends on specialty: a hospital ward nurse manages 6–8 patients per shift across acute medical or surgical needs; a community nurse visits patients in their homes; an A&E nurse triages and treats emergency arrivals; a mental health nurse runs therapeutic and pharmacological care plans. All nurses must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) before practising.

• Direct patient assessment, treatment and medication management
• Coordinate with doctors, pharmacists and social workers across multidisciplinary teams
• Specialise after 2–5 years into ITU, mental health, oncology, paediatrics, A&E, etc.
• Work in NHS Trusts, private hospitals, hospices, GP surgeries or community settings

Working Environments & Specialties

• Hospital ward nursing (acute medical or surgical)
• Community nursing (home visits)
• A&E (emergency triage and treatment)
• Mental health nursing (therapeutic and pharmacological care)
• Specialist units such as oncology, paediatrics, ITU, and more after 2–5 years of experience

Salary Ranges

Salary information is based on NHS Agenda for Change pay bands, with London weighting added for high‑cost areas. Band 5 nurses start at approximately £28,400, with London weighting bringing total to around £32,700–38,800 in an inner London teaching hospital. Band 7 and 8 levels correspond to roles such as Ward Sister/ANP and Consultant/Manager respectively, with salaries ranging up to £70,000+ depending on band and location.

Career Progression

• Band 5 – Staff Nurse (newly qualified, 0–2 years)
• Band 6 – Senior/Specialist Nurse (2–5 years)
• Band 7 – Ward Sister/ANP (5–8 years)
• Band 8 – Consultant/Manager (8+ years)

Key Skills

• Empathy and emotional resilience
• Teamwork across multidisciplinary teams
• Cultural competence with diverse patient groups
• Reflective practice and continuing professional development

Qualifications & Registration

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) before starting practice.
• For internationally qualified nurses: complete the NMC overseas registration process which includes an English language proficiency test, a computer‑based test, and an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). Most NHS Trusts cover this cost.

Benefits & Working Conditions

Registered nurses typically work in diverse settings, ranging from 12‑hour shifts in acute hospitals to 9‑to‑5 schedules in community and primary care. Agencies offer flexible placement hours with rates of £25–£45 per hour, and many professional development opportunities are available through NHS Trusts and specialist providers.