Band 5 – Staff Nurse, Medicine Division

Band 5 – Staff Nurse, Medicine Division

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Staff Nurse for its Medicine Division.

Job responsibilities

• Provide individualised, evidence‑based nursing care to patients across a variety of specialties including General Medicine, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, and more.
• Monitor and assess patients, ensuring holistic physical, social and psychological needs are met.
• Document care on Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and maintain accurate records.
• Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, infection control and resource management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for patients and their families, keeping them fully informed of treatment, progress and discharge plans.
• Manage a group of patients and, when appropriate, take charge of ward or department during senior staff absence.
• Report accidents, hazards, incidents and complaints in line with Trust policies and assist in investigations.
• Participate in and promote Trust strategies such as the Essence of Care framework, local Nursing and Midwifery strategies and the NHS Patient Involvement & Experience Strategy.
• Maintain up‑to‑date NMC registration and complete all statutory and mandatory training.
• Engage in professional development activities and support the development of junior colleagues and students.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Knowledge

• Up‑to‑date knowledge of clinical nursing, the NMC Code of Conduct, NHS policies, CQC standards and local protocols.
• Awareness of acute healthcare developments and evidence‑based practice.

Experience

• Understanding of acute healthcare settings.
• Experience within an NHS setting.

Skills and Ability

• Deliver high‑standard patient care across a wide variety of patients.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Adherence to Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Salary: £33,677 to £40,996 per year, pro rata including HCA.

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

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