Registered Nurse (Full Time)

Healthcare Management Trust – St Hugh’s Hospital; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Registered Nurse to join their Ward Team at St Hugh's Hospital in Grimsby. This role involves providing high standards of direct patient care for surgical patients, along with engaging in continuous professional development. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care, excellent communication skills, and experience in nursing various specialties. The position offers valuable benefits and opportunities to be part of a vibrant team oriented towards compassionate patient care.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Employer pension contributions

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity pay

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of post-graduation experience.
• Responsible for maintaining high nursing care standards.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of direct patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Adhere to NMC policies and local standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Adult Nurse Part 1 NMC Register

Tools

Electronic health records

Clinical governance experience

Job description

Healthcare Management Trust – St Hugh’s Hospital

Registered Nurse (Full Time)

The closing date is 21 December 2025

If you are passionate about care, innovation and excellence, then HMT could be the perfect place for the next step in your career. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Ward Team at St Hugh’s Hospital, Grimsby.

St Hugh’s Hospital offers treatment across all major medical specialties and care at every step of the process, from initial consultations, assessments and diagnostic tests to treatment, rehabilitation and post‑operative care.

HMT St Hugh’s, along with their sister hospital HMT Sancta Maria in Swansea, has a mission to provide safe, high‑quality care in order to improve the health, wellbeing and independence of their patients. Part of the Healthcare Management Trust, HMT Sancta Maria is a non‑profit organisation using its surpluses to fund medical research, educational grants and dementia charities.

Main duties of the job

You’ll work alongside other passionate professionals who are committed to providing the best care. We foster a collaborative and supportive approach to learning that helps everyone succeed.

The post holder will be required to provide high standards of direct patient care to a variety of different surgical patients within the ward/day unit environment, enhancing patient care, while developing specific clinical competencies and enhancing own knowledge through a lifelong learning approach.

The post holder will work under the guidance of the ward manager and multi‑disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care as part of the ward team.

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with the guidance and support of more senior staff, be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover according to experience for any area specified.

The post holder will be accountable for their nursing practice, adhere to the policies and protocols of HMT and the NMC, have responsibility for their own personal and professional development and assist in the continuing professional development and overall performance of learners, e.g. student nurses and junior staff in the clinical area.

About us

At the Healthcare Management Trust, we are obsessed with achieving our Vision, to be the most innovative and best quality provider of niche health and social care services. Our Purpose is to make every contact count, ensuring every resident and patient receives the best possible experience and outcome.

We aim to provide services which value collaboration and place our residents, patients and people at the heart of all we do. We will always do the right thing for our residents, patients and people, be outwardly connected to the most innovative practices and service offerings in the market, and do things differently with bold ambition to change for the better.

We are passionate about what we do and so are our people. Bringing their most authentic selves to work and seeking joy and fun in what we do. We will deliver care and clinical interactions compassionately and tailor them to individual needs by living our business values each and every day:

• We are caring
• We are enterprising
• We are resourceful
• We are authentic
• We are accountable

Our benefits include:

• Private medical insurance
• Employer pension contributions
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity pay

Job responsibilities

Communication

Develop effective communication skills and strategies within the department. Display excellent written and verbal communication, hold effective interpersonal and listening skills enabling optimum communication with patients, their families and the multi‑disciplinary team.

Demonstrate politeness, courtesy, respect and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.

Maintain and promote effective communication with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team and other wards/departments, adapt communication skills to overcome any barriers, contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department, and promote a positive image of HMT at all times.

Work cohesively with all members of the ward team, ensuring that very best services to patients are provided at all times, keep accurate and complete records of patient documentation and care plans, ensure nursing documentation is maintained to HMT standards (including electronic records) and maintain confidentiality and data‑protection integrity.

Professional

The post holder must work in accordance with the NMC Code, demonstrate knowledge and skills related to evidence‑based practice, maintain confidentiality surrounding patient admissions and treatment, promote the HMT image, and ensure all patient care is documented accurately within agreed timescales using approved documentation in line with NMC and local standards.

Order tests and clinical investigations as directed, use the client IT systems and access results appropriately, ensuring correct results are documented.

Planning and Organising

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programs of care, actively seeking evidence‑based practice to improve quality of care and meet the needs of patients. Adopt a holistic approach that includes physiological, pathological, spiritual, socio‑economic and cultural aspects influencing care.

Implement a nursing plan for an assigned group of patients, indicate assessment and re‑assessment for individual care pathways and discharge planning, prioritise workload as ward acuity requires, maintain excellent clinical standards of nursing practice, contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care, and develop tools and guidelines (e.g. NICE) in line with quality governance.

Analytical

Identify potential risks and carry out risk assessments consistent with organisation policies, procedures and legal requirements. Report accidents/faults immediately, complete incident records, report actions taken, place faulty equipment out of commission, attend health‑safety training and ensure continuity of care between home and hospital/clinic, advocate and decide autonomously on patient care, provide a plan of care using evidence‑based practice, and respond appropriately to changing demands, prioritising accordingly.

Task Specific Skills

Knowledge and experience in surgical nursing, working with complex surgical patients across diverse specialties, assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, administer injections, venepuncture, take blood pressure, use keyboard, mechanical equipment, transfer patients, fit prescribed splints, identify deteriorating patients, manage change within recognised timescales, maintain safe environment pre‑ and post‑surgery, monitor vital signs, safely administer medications, ensure accurate documentation, basic/intermediate life support, safeguard reporting, teaching and mentoring awareness, competency with computers and clinical systems, understanding of clinical governance and audits, work autonomously and within a team, hold valid NMC registration and revalidation, knowledge of the private sector, experience in a consultant‑led environment, collaborate with ward team, delegate tasks, promote healthy lifestyle, apply research to practice, maintain ward/department ethos and provide standard nursing care.

Training and Professional Development

Successfully complete induction programme, participate in HMT appraisal and personal development plan schemes, attend mandatory training, participate in preceptorship programmes, contribute to a positive learning environment, serve as a resource for learners and nursing team, complete revalidation requirements, maintain a personal and professional profile, stay up‑to‑date with evidence‑based practice and surgical initiatives, supervise other team members, ensure safe equipment use and deliver training, undertake clinical supervision per local requirements.

Health and Safety

Provide an environment ensuring safety and welfare of patients and staff by complying with Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Prevention and Management, COSHH, risk assessment processes, safer handling principles and guidelines, infection prevention and control principles and guidelines, demonstrate awareness of HMT policies, clinical governance and patient safety rounds, report clinical risks, ensure suitable safe environment for staff and patients, record and report incidents/complaints in line with HMT policies and assist investigations.

Person Specification

Experience

• Registered Adult Nurse Part 1 NMC Register
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• At least a year post‑graduation experience
• Able to nurse and care for various specialties and complexities of surgery
• Contribute to the development of competency programmes
• Analyse and prioritise patient care
• Work under pressure and maintain high care standards
• Act as a patient advocate
• Act as a team member within the ward / department
• Assist in maintaining a safe ward environment
• Safe administration of medications
• Complete accurate patient documentation and updates
• Use correct procedure when passing a patient to another nurse
• Prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
• Use initiative and make decisions
• Analyse problems and implement effective solutions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Complete training/development programmes relevant to the role
• Teaching / mentoring experience
• NHS or independent sector experience
• Experience in management and wound management
• IT skills
• Teaching qualification
• Registered mentor
• Experience with clinical supervision
• Experience with audit
• Evaluation of performance, evidence of reflective practice and self‑development
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Motivate and support others, encouraging effective teamwork
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and sensitive information handling

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous convictions.

Healthcare Management Trust – St Hugh’s Hospital