RGN Band 5 – General Acute Wards

Athona Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

NHS roles

Consultant support

Revalidation support

Referral bonus £200

Job summary

Athona Limited is seeking experienced Registered General Nurses (RGNs) to work across General Acute Wards at Royal Surrey, Guildford. This locum role offers long day and night shifts, providing flexibility to suit your availability.

Duties include delivering safe, compassionate care on acute wards, conducting patient assessments, documenting findings, administering medications, escalating concerns when needed, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to support patient flow.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration and valid practicing status.
• Recent NHS acute ward experience required.
• Competency using the Cerner system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care on acute wards.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitoring, and documentation.
• Administer medications and treatments safely.
• Escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support patient flow.

Skills

NMC Registration

Nursing experience

Tools

Cerner system

Job description

Job Title:

RGN – General Acute Wards

Specialty:

Acute / Medical & Surgical Nursing

Band / Grade:

Band 5

Location:

Royal Surrey, Guildford GU2

Salary:

£22.00 per hour to £32.00 per hour

Description:

We are currently seeking experienced Registered General Nurses (RGNs) to work across General Acute Wards at Royal Surrey, Guildford. This locum opportunity offers a variety of long day and night shifts, providing flexibility to suit your availability.

Typical shift patterns include:

• Long days: 07:30–19:30
• Night shifts: 19:15–07:45

This role is ideal for nurses who are confident delivering high-quality care in a busy acute hospital environment, managing patients with a range of medical and surgical conditions.

Duties include:

• Delivering safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to acute ward patients
• Comprehensive patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation
• Safe administration of medications and treatments
• Escalating clinical concerns appropriately
• Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support patient care and flow

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible, you must have:

• Current NMC registration
• Recent NHS acute ward experience
• Competency using the CERNER system
• Valid NHS Smartcard

Why work with Athona?

Athona is one of the UK’s leading on-framework healthcare recruitment agencies. With over 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering a professional, supportive, and nurse-focused recruitment service.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates and flexible shift patterns
• Access to exclusive NHS roles through preferred supplier status
• Dedicated consultant support
• Industry-leading revalidation and appraisal support
• Generous referral scheme (£200 per recommendation)