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Registered Nurse - Peterborough


Location
Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom
Salary
£32073.00 to £39043.00
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
04 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
21 Aug 2026
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Job summary

The Acute Surgical Hub (ASH) is a new space repurposed from the former renal unit at PCH. The new facility has 15 bed spaces and 10 chairs for ambulatory patients. The new facility provides a much bigger, more suitable space allowing the team room to see patients, enhance patient experience and create flow out of ED and across the organisation.

We are looking for a committed Nurse who is dedicated to providing exceptional care and ensuring that we consistently perform to the highest standards, achieving the best outcomes for our patients. You will work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team including surgical consultants, nurse practitioners, and critical care outreach, in a collaborative environment that promotes learning and growth.

We Offer:

  • Comprehensive Training Programme: We'll support your development and provide you with the training you need to advance your nursing and surgical skills.
  • Collaborative Team Environment: Work with an experienced, multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, consultants, nurse practitioners, and critical care outreach teams.
  • Supportive Workplace: We foster a friendly and respectful environment where learning from each other and mutual support is central to our success.

Main duties of the job

  • A compassionate and dedicated nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality surgical care.
  • Someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is committed to achieving the best patient outcomes.
  • A forward-thinking individual with a professional approach to nursing and a desire to develop in their role.
  • Provide high-quality patient care: Deliver compassionate and effective care to patients within the surgical unit, ensuring their needs are met with the highest standards.
  • Work collaboratively with the MDT: Engage with surgeons, nurse practitioners, and critical care outreach teams to deliver coordinated care and ensure positive patient outcomes.
  • Ensure safety and comfort: Monitor patients' condition and provide interventions as necessary, including administering medications, observing vital signs, and responding to patient concerns.
  • Participate in patient education and discharge planning: Support patients and their families with education on post-operative care, recovery, and discharge planning.
  • Maintain accurate patient records: Ensure all documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with Trust policies and standards.
  • Support team development: Engage in ongoing learning and development, participate in training sessions, and contribute to the development of the team.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Details

  • Date posted: 24 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Agenda for change
  • Band: Band 5
  • Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 176-S-8202924
  • Job locations: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For more details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

If you are ready to take on an exciting challenge and join a ward that values compassion, learning, and excellence, wed love to hear from you!

UK Registration

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

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).

Person specification

Experience

Essential

  • Acute care experience

Desirable

  • Experience within general surgery

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Competent at nursing assessments and delivery of care
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Ability to undertake clinical skills including IV administration, cannulation, venepuncture, nasogastric tube insertion, and catheterisation (including but not limited to)

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Live NMC registration with pin or final year UK Nursing Student

Desirable

  • Evidence of professional development (post registration)
  • Recognised teaching/mentorship course

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