Registered Nurse

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join the team on Gate 34. Gate 34 is a 38 bedded acute Uro-Gynaecology ward at Pinderfields Hospital taking pre and post op patients as well as acute patients. Team work is paramount to the nursing care and there are opportunities to develop skills in both urology and gynaecology nursing as well as pregnancy loss.

Main duties of the job

• Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff.
• Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team.
• Utilising and contributing to resources within the ward environment which encourage evidence based nursing.
• Promoting patient/carer independence through relevant teaching and support.
• Supporting and enabling professional development of team members.
• Undertaking own personal development to meet identified needs.
• Participating in the assessment of health related needs of patients and their families/careers.
• Contributing towards the formulation of a plan of care with the patient and their family/carers.
• Delivering direct care to patients in accordance with the Trusts policies and NMC Guidelines.
• Continually assessing and evaluating the patients condition and the effectiveness of the care delivered with a senior member of the team.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Details

• Date posted: 04 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 001332
• Job locations: Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the NMC or on an NMC approved BSc/MSc nursing programme due to register with the NMC within 12 months.

Experience

• Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree or equivalent.

Knowledge and Awareness

• Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues, research and practice.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Prioritise tasks.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
• Delegate and co-ordinate person centred patient care effectively.
• Work effectively as part of a Multidisciplinary Team.
• Supervise junior staff and learners in practice.
• An ability to perform clinical skills with dexterity for example: insertion and removal of peripheral cannulation, venepuncture and catheters.
• Administer medications using a range of routes
• IT skills which can be built upon to incorporate the use of hospital administration, information and training systems.