Staff Nurse (AW)

NHS National Services Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Borders General Hospital in Melrose is seeking a Staff Nurse (Band 5) to join Ward 9 Planned Care on a permanent 34.5 hour contract. The ward covers orthopaedic trauma and elective surgery and requires a UK NMC registered nurse with strong communication and organisational skills to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.

You will work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care, support the Senior Charge Nurse, and mentor healthcare support workers.

Qualifications

• UK NMC registration is essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential in a busy environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work with MDT and support staff.
• Flexibility and reliability are required for a ward-based role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of Health Care Support Workers on Ward 9.
• Support the Senior Charge Nurse and Charge Nurse in day-to-day ward management.
• Provide patient-focused care and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver care.

Skills

UK NMC registration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Flexibility

Independent worker

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Care and Compassion Quality and Teamwork Dignity and Respect Openness, honesty and responsibility

BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL

WARD 9 PLANNED CARE

STAFF NURSE

Permanent 34.5 hours

Band 5

An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated band 5 nurses to join our ward 9 team. We are a 32 bedded unit consisting of orthopaedic trauma and elective surgery. We are looking for a nurse who has a UK NMC registration and are committed to providing the highest level of quality and safe care to a wide range of patients in a busy, fast paced environment. You will work closely with all other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure we provide the right care to our patient. You will be patient focused and work well under pressure. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential to this role along with being able to work independently and being flexible.

You will play a vital role in supporting the Senior Charge Nurse, Charge Nurse and other registered band 5 nurses as well as overseeing the work of our Health care support workers.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

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If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact: Leanne Carruthers, Senior Charge Nurse, Ward 9 on 01896826009 or [e-mail]

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.

For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found here.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.