Staff Nurse - General Surgery

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse to join the General Surgery team. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care as a named nurse, undertaking assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care.

You will mentor learners, support clinical supervision and contribute to safe discharge planning and effective multidisciplinary collaboration. This permanent Band 5 role is full-time (37.5 hours) with a 24/7 shift pattern including

Qualifications

• NMC registration and current UK practice knowledge.
• Experience in hospital general surgery is preferred.
• Evidence of up-to-date nursing theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Act as a named nurse, coordinating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care within a team nursing framework.
• Coordinate discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-focused care, working with colleagues across the team.
• Educate patients, families and carers to improve understanding of health conditions and recovery pathways.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records and documentation.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean ward environment and promote best practice.

Skills

Named Nurse

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Main area General surgery Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 shift pattern. Day and night shifts.) Job ref 427-8278920

Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Pulteney Ward, RUH, Town Bath Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/09/2026 23:59

Staff Nurse - General Surgery

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

Staff Nurse - General Surgery

As a Staff Nurse within the General Surgery team, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in accordance with the NMC Code and professional practice standards. Working as a named nurse or key worker for a designated group of patients, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualised care, ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate treatment throughout their surgical journey.

You will actively participate in clinical supervision and support the learning and development of others by acting as a mentor, preceptor, facilitator, or positive role model for less experienced staff and student nurses. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic surgical team committed to delivering outstanding patient care and continuous professional development.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a Named Nurse, maintaining accountability for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within a team nursing framework.
• Coordinate and facilitate timely, safe, and effective patient discharge planning in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-focused care, working collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.
• Support and educate patients, families, and carers to enhance understanding of health conditions, treatment plans, and recovery pathways.
• Promote healthy lifestyle choices and provide information to help patients make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional patient records and documentation.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive ward environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinical protocols, guidelines, and care pathways to ensure best practice.
• Foster effective communication with patients, relatives, and colleagues to ensure excellent standards of care and teamwork.
• Uphold patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of.

We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see job description attached.

We are committed to helping our nurses grow and develop. You will be encouraged to participate in ongoing learning opportunities, clinical supervision, and professional development activities to enhance your skills and knowledge. You will also have opportunities to support student nurses and junior colleagues, contributing to a positive learning environment and helping to shape the future nursing workforce.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated General Surgery team where patient care, staff development, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Person specification

• Able to evidence thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and practice (3)
• NMC Registration
• Understanding of the NMC Code of Practice and requirements (3)
• Teaching and Assessing (3)
• Acute UK hospital experience (3)
• At least 6 months experience in hospital setting post qualifying (3)
• Able to evidence thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and practice (3)

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should reviewthe eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.