Staff Nurse - Pierce Ward

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Bath is looking for a motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join a supportive team at Pierce Ward, focused on high quality orthopaedic care. The role offers a permanent contract, full or part time options, and development opportunities. Responsibilities include patient care assessment, mentoring staff, and contributing to team objectives. Ideal candidates are those with a current right to work in the UK and a commitment to professional standards. A positive and inclusive workplace culture is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Current right to work in the UK.
• Compliance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Motivation and eagerness to learn about orthopaedics.

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with the RUH Nursing Strategy.
• Assess care and health education needs of patients.
• Develop programmes of care and discharge planning.
• Act as mentor or role model to less experienced staff.
• Maintain effective communication and participate in supervision.

Skills

Motivation

Enthusiasm

Eagerness to learn orthopaedics

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join a friendly, supportive and experienced team at Pierce Ward, a trauma and orthopaedic ward that provides high quality care to patients from admission through to discharge. The role is a permanent contract, full or part time, with opportunities to develop new skills and advance your career. Staff work in line with the trust values: Everyone Matters, Making A Difference, and Working Together. We welcome both experienced and newly qualified nurses, and we look for candidates who are motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn about orthopaedics.

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with the RUH Nursing Strategy and contribute towards achieving its objectives.
• Take responsibility for the assessment of care and health education needs of patients.
• Develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, including discharge planning for each patient.
• Act as a facilitator, mentor, preceptor or role model to less experienced staff.
• Maintain effective communication and participate in clinical supervision.
• Gain experience and skills in clinical practice, facilitation and teaching, and management as appropriate.

Requirements

• Current right to work in the UK.
• Compliance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation) for a defined group of patients.
• Motivation, enthusiasm and eagerness to learn orthopaedics.

Benefits & Working Environment

RUH places staff wellbeing at the centre of our culture. We support a holistic approach that values physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a compassionate, inclusive and learning environment. Our team culture encourages development, innovation and teamwork, and we celebrate diversity as a strength of the organisation.