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Join our dedicated team on Ward 19b, a 28-bedded complex care ward committed to delivering high-quality, specialised care. As a Registered Nurse, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a safe, clean, and compassionate environment.

We're proud to have achieved Silver status in recent accreditation, reflecting our team's excellence and commitment to continuous improvement.

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Passion for complex care and teamwork
• Strong communication and clinical skills

• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Recognition for your contribution

The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care. To work closely with the department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department / ward environment.

To carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior qualified and / or unqualified staff including student nurses whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

Please see detailed Job Description attached.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

• Date posted: 19 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 418-MED2788-JB
• Job locations: Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ

Essential

• Current Acute Registered Nurse with the NMC
• Degree in Nurse related specialty or working towards

Desirable

• Mentorship or teaching qualification

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Demonstrates the ability to undertake challenging conversations

Desirable

• Counselling or coaching skills
• Knowledge of patient administration systems e.g. PAS

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Evidence of further education, training and on-going learning

Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS - in particular related to Nursing

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical effectiveness, research and audit

Essential

• Flexible
• Role model
• Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required
• Able to demonstrate reflective practice
• Team Player

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and organise workload
• Ability to use computers and software such as Word/Excel or the equivalent

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• Cannulation
• Competent in the administration of intravenous medication

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.

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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/