Registered Nurse Acute

Job summary

Why might this job interest you?

Being a general nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What you can add

Assessing and monitoring patient conditions

Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests

Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations

Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships

The role will involve but not be limited to you performing the above.

Main duties of the job

What youll need

A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years

Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

About us

Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.

Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Details

• Date posted: 16 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £19.97 to £31.95 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: M0042-26-0307
• Job locations: Livewell South West, Mount Gould Hospital, Mount Gould Road, PLYMOUTH, PL4 7QD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

LIVEWELL SOUTHWEST

Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Livewell Southwest CIC is a recognised provider of integrated health and social care services operating across South Hams, West Devon, Plymouth, and Cornwall. Whilst not a formal part of the NHS, Livewell Southwest CIC is a not-for-profit organisation which works alongside colleagues from local NHS hospitals and services to deliver expert care. Award-winning services are diverse and include community nursing, services for people with learning disabilities, physiotherapy, community mental health services, social work, wellbeing and health improvement services, services for children and young people and community pharmacies.

Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) provides a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. As one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, MFT is a leading provider for a significant number of specialised services including cardiac, respiratory, urology cancer, paediatrics, womens services, ophthalmology and genomic medicine. Located in and around Manchester, there are excellent transport links (local, national, and international) connecting you to Manchester City Centre, the motorway network, and Manchester International Airport. MFT also provides a free shuttle bus service for staff to each site.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).