Job overview
We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse within Ward 8A -Gastroenterology/Hepatology Ward (Fixed Term) who shares our vision to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
This is a vital and valued role within the health team. Based on Ward 8A-Gastroenterology/Hepatology, you work collaboratively and cooperatively with the rest of the health team to ensure delivery of high-quality and compassionate care to patients and their families/carers.
Ward 8A is a twenty nine bedded mixed gastroenterology ward with one side room which is a procedure room for abdominal drains.
As a Registered Nurse, you will participate to provide a high standard of research-based care, support the team of staff working in the area to deliver quality service which is linked to high standards of patient care and support the other members of the nursing team in their training and development.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care needs of patients from ward admission to discharge, with the involvement of patients and their relatives/carers.
To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assists in the review and regular update of these standard in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and trust polices.
Participate within a team of nurse and support workers in providing continuity of patient care, patients physical, social and psychological needs are met.
Participate in internal shift rotation in order to provide 24-hour patient care.
Communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, nursing collages, the Multidisciplinary Team and all other relevant personnel.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
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This advert is for Registered Nurse-Ward 8A - Gastroenterology & Hepatology with East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust in Stevenage, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 8 months (End Date: February 2027). The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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