The closing date is 08 March 2026
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Job summary
Are you an experienced nurse with current full UK NMC registration and NHS experience, a newly qualified nurse, a nurse returning to registered practice or a student nurse looking for their first post who is compassionate about caring for patients?
Do you want to work for an organisation that will fully support you in your career development?
We want you to work for us! WUTH is on an exciting journey as we aim is to deliver the highest quality of care for every patient and we want talented nurses to join our team.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a band 5 registered nurse on Ward 36.Our nursing workforce is made up of a good mix of experienced and new staff who work together to make the environment a happy place to work and learn. We currently have a vacancy for a full time band 5 Nurse who takes pride in delivering quality and compassionate care.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Main duties of the job
As a major teaching hospital we are renowned as a leader in the region for education and training, so you will be fully supported through your nursing career and development.
You should have good communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively as part of the team and deal with complex and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
You will be required to demonstrate commitment to excellent patient experience, in line with the Trust Care Values, and in support of our patients.
As a new member of the team you will be given the opportunity to learn new skills, working with all members of the MDT to deliver excellent standards of care.
You will have opportunities to learn, develop and progress in a caring and supportive team.
A Trust preceptorship programme is available to all newly qualified staff. All staff are encouraged to progress with their personal and professional development with access to formal and informal study days.
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 1st Level NMC Registration
- Evidence of Professional Development
- Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
- Experience of maintaining accurate records
- Relevant clinical knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Act as a practice supervisor
- Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
- Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
- Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
- NHS Experience
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Good organisational/time management skills
- Ability to deal with an acute workload
- Good communication skills written and verbal
- Ability to recognise the importance of team work
- Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
- Ability to problem solve
- Interpersonal Skills: o Excellent communicator (verbal and written) o Able to deal with conflict o Able to support and advise the team o Act as a positive role model
Desirable
- Teaching Experience: o Student nurse assessor/supervisor o Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff o Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages/supervisor
- Managerial/Clinical Skills: o Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty o Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice o Competent in organizing own workload and that of others o Good problem solving abilities o Good time management o Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Self-Confident
- Ability to be sensitive and empathic
- Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
- Has identified methods of dealing effectively under pressure
- Embrace the Core Values
- Communicate formally on first contact
- Deal with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner
- Ensure all communications are open, honest and accurate
- Value people’s time and protect it as much as possible
- Make an environment friendly and safe for all
- Listen to what people say and take appropriate action
- Supporting safe patient care
- Good patient experience and communication
- Maintain own competence
Desirable
- Act as a positive role model
- Ability to deal with conflict
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).