Staff Nurse

37.5 hours per week (staff would be required to work a variety of shift patterns including Days, nights, bank holiday and unsocial hours)

Permanent

Closing Date: 31st March 2026

Interview Date: TBC

This post may close early due tohigh numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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"We welcome applications from Registered Nurses who have completed their preceptorship, ideally with surgical experience"

Responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a specified group of patients as delegated by senior nursing staff, involving patients and carers where appropriate.

Acts as a team leader, delegating appropriate tasks and supervising the standard of care delivered by unqualified staff and learner nurses in the ward team.

We are looking to recruit Post Preceptorship Registered Nurses with experience or an interest in Surgery.

1.1 Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.

1.2 Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.

1.3 Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.

1.4 Manage a group of patients throughout a shift as delegated by nurse charge.

1.5 Working within the N.M.C Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising limits of their competence.

Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underscore everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

1.0 Clinical

1.1 Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.

1.2 Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.

1.3 Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well being of patients in their care.

1.4 Manage a group of patients throughout a shift as delegated by nurse charge.

1.5 Working within the N.M.C Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising limits of their competence

2.0. Managerial

2.1 In the absence of senior colleagues manages the Ward/Department on occasions without direct supervision when competent to do so.

2.2 Use computerised systems to support the provision of patient care and treatment.

2.3 Work within Clinical Governance Standards and Trust Policies.

2.4 Ensure that concerns and complaints from patients, visitors or colleagues are resolved where possible and reported to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

2.5 To be conversant with all Trust Emergency Procedures.

2.6 Comply with Trust Manual Handling Policy.

3.0 Education and Training

3.1 With the support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse maintains personal and professional development in line with the N.M.C. requirements.

3.2 Participates in the supervision and professional development of Health Care Support Workers and Learner Nurses.

3.3 Participate in audits to monitor the standards of patient care.

3.4 Participates in the Trusts appraisal System

3.5 To take responsibility for own personal development raising any training requirements.

4.0 Professional

4.1 Ensures that the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is informed of any professional concerns at the earliest opportunity.

4.2 Ensure that requirements for NMC Registration are adhered to.

4.3 Ensures current registration with NMC.

Relationships

Liaises with Ward/Department Team, other Wards and Departments as appropriate to ensure patients receive optimum care.

Special Requirements

Frequent exposure to blood and bodily fluids.

Responsible for identifying risks, assisting and managing risk assessment in line with Trust policy.

• Undertake wide experience during training in an acute setting
• Able to demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills and expertise
• Demonstrates the use of evidence-based practice in the implementation of change
• Knowledge and application of NMC Code of Conduct
• Evidence of Research or Clinical Audit

• NMC Registered
• Nursing Degree/ Diploma
• Post graduate qualification/ Evidence of continuous professional development
• Evidence of teaching/ supporting others

• Ability to have positive working relationships
• Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
• Experience of using evidence-based practice
• To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis

• Ability to motivate self/ others
• Good organisational skills Shift working required

• Flexible to meet changing needs of the Trust
• Able to work a variety of shift patterns

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.