Registered Nurse - John Ray

Bidvane; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Broomfield Hospital is seeking a Band 5 registered nurse to join John Ray Ward, a 31-bed elective and trauma orthopaedic ward, on a 12‑month fixed-term contract. The post focuses on individualized patient care, assessing needs, planning and evaluating care, and supporting nurse‑led discharge.

Shifts are nights or long days; prior orthopaedic experience is preferred but not essential. Registration with the NMC is required, with opportunities to develop a career across the Trust.

Qualifications

• NMC registration is required.
• Experience in an acute clinical environment as a trained or student nurse.
• Outstanding patient care skills; motivated, flexible and hardworking.
• Willingness to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised, high-standard care while protecting patients' privacy and dignity.
• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Support the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the clinical area.
• Communicate and work in partnership with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
• Organise and deliver individualised care that meets physical, social and psychological needs.
• Maintain good communication with ward administrative, housekeeping and domestic staff.
• Support nurse-led discharge within the area of responsibility.
• Actively discharge or transfer medically fit patients to more appropriate settings.

Skills

Outstanding patient care

Motivation and flexibility

Willingness to learn

Acute clinical experience

Education

RN registration (NMC)

Job description

Band 5 registered nurse on John Ray Ward, a 31-bed elective and trauma orthopaedic ward at Broomfield Hospital, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The post centres on individualised patient care, assessing needs, planning and evaluating care, and supporting nurse-led discharge of medically fit patients. Shifts are nights or long days, and the ward welcomes newly qualified nurses as well as those with wider experience; prior orthopaedic experience is preferred but not essential. Registration with the NMC is required.

What the job involves

• Provide individualised, high-standard care while protecting patients' privacy and dignity
• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care
• Support the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the clinical area
• Communicate and work in partnership with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues
• Organise and deliver individualised care that meets physical, social and psychological needs
• Maintain good communication with ward administrative, housekeeping and domestic staff
• Support nurse-led discharge within the area of responsibility
• Actively discharge or transfer medically fit patients to more appropriate settings

What’s required

Registration & licences

• NMC registration

Experience

• Experience in an acute clinical environment as a trained or student nurse

Skills & knowledge

• Outstanding patient care skills
• Motivation, flexibility, enthusiasm and a hardworking approach
• Willingness to learn quickly

Nice to have

• Degree in nursing
• Mentorship course or equivalent experience
• Previous NHS experience in an acute care environment, performing competencies at an advanced level
• Previous orthopaedic experience

What’s offered

• Structured band 5 competency programme
• Support to complete mandatory training
• Support to apply for postgraduate courses as they become available
• Opportunities to develop and build a career across the Trust