Staff Nurse - St David Ward

NHS; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-renowned specialist national centre for spinal cord injury care. As a Band 5 Nurse, you'll provide high standards of nursing care in both acute and rehab environments, contributing to a life-changing service. Ideal candidates are self-driven and committed to professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to NHS discount schemes

Qualifications

• Clear interest in spinal cord injury.
• Experience of teaching students and qualified staff.

Responsibilities

• Member of a multi-disciplinary team delivering holistic service.
• Acts in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Supervises nursing team and ensures care plans are updated.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-awareness

Education

Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN

Job description

Job summary

Would you like to work for a world-renowned specialist national centre for people with spinal cord injury - a centre that is life changing for everyone who comes into contact with it? The birthplace of the Paralympic Games, we've been serving patients since 1944 creating a different philosophy and approach to the management of spinal cord injuries. We lead the way in the treatment and care of those with spinal cord injuries and are proud to have established an international reputation for the quality of our services. The National Spinal Injuries Centre has a mixture of band 5 nursing opportunities for candidates who are looking for a role in either an acute or rehab environment.

With an interest in spinal cord injury, ideal candidates must be self driven, energised, and always strive to provide a high standard of nursing care. Their philosophy should be that the patient must come first.

Self-awareness, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to professional development are also essential. Looking to the future, the Trust will support those individuals that want to challenge themselves and become the leaders of the profession.

Main duties of the job

• This nurse is a member of a multi-disciplinary team whose aim is to deliver a co-ordinated, comprehensive and holistic service for patients within the NSIC.
• Acts at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct (ensures working colleagues also act in accordance with Code of Conduct).
• Supervises the work of the nursing team, ensuring individual programmes of care are formulated accordingly to patient needs and current research/guidelines.
• Ensures planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively taking into account the views of the patient and their relatives.
• Ensures plans of care are updated as appropriate.
• Regularly takes charge of the ward.
• As part of professional development, hold the Unit Bleep on occasions.

Previous applicants need not apply.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do 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.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-CR7071271-A

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

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 us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

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 us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification Education, Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN

Desirable

• Post qualification experience in relevant speciality
• Evidence of further continued professional development

Experience Essential

• Clear interest in spinal cord injury
• Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff

Desirable

• Previous experience as shift/team leader

Special circumstances Essential

• Ability to work required shifts

Person Specification Education, Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN

Desirable

• Post qualification experience in relevant speciality
• Evidence of further continued professional development

Experience Essential

• Clear interest in spinal cord injury
• Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff

Desirable

• Previous experience as shift/team leader

Special circumstances Essential

• Ability to work required shifts

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)