The closing date is 05 May 2026
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Job summary
Beech is a 24 bedded sub-acute elderly medicine and rehabilitation ward. Patients are admitted with a range of long-term medical conditions such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and orthopaedic conditions.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the continuous development of the ward and advancement in patient-centred care, as well as keen to progress in their knowledge and skills.
We welcome applications from Nurses who are experienced, newly qualified or due to qualify.
We offer dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development, an excellent preceptorship program for newly qualified nurses and the chance to further your career in a nurse led environment.
Job responsibilities
To adhere to the Trusts agreed policies and procedures.
To promote and develop equality of opportunity in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.
To protect the confidentiality of information relating to the Trust, patient and staff or other agencies.
To provide a quality service to internal and external agencies and participate/develop clinical governance within sphere of responsibility.
To share responsibility for abiding by Health & Safety policies and regulations and acting in accordance with the Risk Management Policy.
To develop the assessment, development, implementation and delivery of agreed standard of nursing care.
To provide basic, intermediate and advanced patient care.
To ensure that all nursing records and documents are completed accurately and legibly in line with Record Keeping Policy.
To discharge patients following the Trusts Discharge Policy.
To assist the ward manager to ensure all staff are aware of prevention and control of infection and to ensure agreed standard for ward cleanliness by reporting any concerns to the ward manager.
To develop innovative practices using research-orientated approach.
To act as an advocate for patient and protect their rights and dignity.
To work at an advanced clinical level and be a role model for all staff.
Manage the clinical area in the absence of more senior staff to ensure effective communication between all MDT to ensure safe management of patients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a medical ward or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in treating long term medical conditions
Knowledge
Essential
- NMC standards
Desirable
- Computer skills
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).