Staff Nurse | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust; Amersham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Amersham seeks a Registered Nurse for its neuro-rehabilitation ward. The role involves delivering personalized care for patients with neurological conditions, performing clinical assessments, and leading a nursing team. A supportive and inclusive environment is offered, along with learning and development opportunities. NHS benefits and commitment to diversity are emphasized.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

NHS benefits and pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in a neuro-rehabilitation ward.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in personalized care for patients with neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Act as shift lead of the nursing team.
• Deliver personalized care for patients with neurological conditions.
• Perform clinical assessments, administer medications.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Medication administration

Care planning

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in order to ensure care is appropriate, customer specific and delivered in a timely manner. The post holder will be able to demonstrate professional skills and competence in care planning/care delivery, co-ordination, medicines management, and leadership. The post holder will act as shift lead of the nursing team on the ward in support of the Ward Manager, taking first line management responsibility for the environment and the staff working with them.

A Registered Nurse in a neuro-rehabilitation ward works within a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised care for patients with neurological conditions. Key duties include clinical assessments, medication administration, care planning, and documentation. The RN will collaborate with therapists and medical staff, support junior colleagues, and advocate for patient wellbeing. The RN will uphold safety standards, contribute to discharge planning, and may take charge of the ward when needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as shift lead of the nursing team on the ward in support of the Ward Manager, taking first line management responsibility for the environment and the staff.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised care for patients with neurological conditions.
• Perform clinical assessments, administer medications, develop and document care plans, and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with therapists and medical staff, support junior colleagues, and advocate for patient wellbeing.
• Uphold safety standards, contribute to discharge planning, and may take charge of the ward when needed.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse in a neuro-rehabilitation ward with ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised care for patients with neurological conditions.
Key duties include clinical assessments, medication administration, care planning, and documentation.

What we offer

• Learning and development opportunities to support career progression.
• NHS benefits including generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.
• Access to NHS discount schemes and a range of health and wellbeing services.

What we stand for

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are committed to increasing diversity at all levels within the trust. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and encourage applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [e-mail] for guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

How to apply

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025