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Band 5 Staff Nurse (Acute Medicine)
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 13 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2413004
Job summary
Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to develop your career in acute medicine?
We are seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our dynamic 34-bedded Linnet Acute Medical Unit (LAMU). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment delivering high-quality care to patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions.
Interviews will be held face-to-face.
Previous experience of working as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in a UK (Acute) Hospital setting is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care to a defined patient group either within the acute hospital or community based setting. They are responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role. The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursing standards and monitoring of outcomes. The post holder will be expected to continue with their own professional development.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath 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.
Details
Date posted
08 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
249-8288262
Job locations
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to develop your career in Acute Medicine?
We are seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our dynamic 34 bedded Linnet Acute Medical Unit (LAMU). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment delivering high quality care to patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions.
1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised activities of daily living and health needs.
2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.
3. To support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.
4. To ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information, with regard to the patient assessments and clinical details.
5. To act as a role model, ensuring high quality, professional standards are maintained and delivered at all times.
6. To document observations, assessments, results, decisions and actions. Effectively in patients notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers.
7. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines.
8. To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies.
9. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control initiatives.
10. Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g. vulnerable adults.
11. Promote and maintain the dignity and privacy of patients at all times.
12. To participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks.
13. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge and accountability, clinical skills, competencies and professional awareness in accordance with re-evaluation requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.
14. Actively encourage service users & carers for feedback and work with the outpatient team to develop action plans to address issues.
15. To promote best practice and monitor support workers practice.
16. To assist in the orientation and support of new staff and students to the unit, working together as a team.
17. To act as a role model and promote the Trusts STAR values.
Please see attached JD for full responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to develop your career in Acute Medicine?
We are seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our dynamic 34 bedded Linnet Acute Medical Unit (LAMU). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment delivering high quality care to patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions.
1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised activities of daily living and health needs.
2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.
3. To support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.
4. To ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information, with regard to the patient assessments and clinical details.
5. To act as a role model, ensuring high quality, professional standards are maintained and delivered at all times.
6. To document observations, assessments, results, decisions and actions. Effectively in patients notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers.
7. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines.
8. To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies.
9. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control initiatives.
10. Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g. vulnerable adults.
11. Promote and maintain the dignity and privacy of patients at all times.
12. To participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks.
13. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge and accountability, clinical skills, competencies and professional awareness in accordance with re-evaluation requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.
14. Actively encourage service users & carers for feedback and work with the outpatient team to develop action plans to address issues.
15. To promote best practice and monitor support workers practice.
16. To assist in the orientation and support of new staff and students to the unit, working together as a team.
17. To act as a role model and promote the Trusts STAR values.
Please see attached JD for full responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Specific clinical skills - Venapuncture/Cannulation
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification.
- Qualification or experience in teaching, assessing and student supervision
- Formal Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Experience within a range of patient/client care groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Specific clinical skills - Venapuncture/Cannulation
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification.
- Qualification or experience in teaching, assessing and student supervision
- Formal Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Experience within a range of patient/client care groups
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
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)