Registered Nurse - Ward 10B

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Ham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse for an eight‑month fixed‑term post in Ward 10B, a 30‑bed diabetes and endocrine ward. The role involves direct nursing care, education, and self-management support for patients from diagnosis through treatment.

You will work with consultants and a multidisciplinary team, mentoring junior staff and students while maintaining high clinical standards and ensuring documentation is up to date.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Up-to-date personal professional portfolio
• NMC registration at part 1, part 2 or part 12
• Previous ward care experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care to people with a wide range of diabetes and endocrine disorders
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, responding promptly to changes
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families on self-management of chronic conditions
• Take part in developing and implementing care plans
• Keep documentation accurate and up to date
• Follow hospital policies and protocols while maintaining high standards of clinical practice
• Mentor and support junior nursing staff and student nurses
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-awareness

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Computer literacy

Education

NMC registration (Part 1/2/12)

Portfolio of ongoing professional development

Job description

A fixed-term Registered Nurse post for eight months on Ward 10B, a 30-bed diabetes and endocrine ward at East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust. The role centres on nursing care for patients from diagnosis through treatment and ongoing management, including education and self-management support. The post works alongside consultants, specialists and a multidisciplinary team, and includes mentoring junior staff and student nurses. Fit depends on NMC registration at part 1, 2 or 12 and knowledge of diabetes and endocrine conditions.

What the job involves

• Deliver direct nursing care to people with a wide range of diabetes and endocrine disorders
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, responding promptly to changes
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families on self-management of chronic conditions
• Take part in developing and implementing care plans
• Keep documentation accurate and up to date
• Follow hospital policies and protocols while maintaining high standards of clinical practice
• Mentor and support junior nursing staff and student nurses
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care

What’s required

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Up-to-date personal professional portfolio

Registration & licences

• NMC registration at part 1, part 2 or part 12 of the register

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a ward or department care environment

Skills & knowledge

• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to work within a team
• Self-awareness
• Sound organisational skills
• Flexibility
• Computer literacy

Other

• Knowledge of diabetes, endocrine and related medical conditions and their management
• Awareness of strategies for maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Role model the Trust values every day

Nice to have

• Assessing and mentorship qualification
• Specialist qualification relevant to the role
• Currently working in an acute NHS ward
• Experience of supporting students or clinical support workers within the NHS
• Knowledge of specialist nursing care requirements
• Resource management awareness

What’s offered

• Flexible working requests formally considered, balanced against service needs