Registered Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our 16‑bedded Enhanced Care Unit (ECU) on a 12 month secondment to cover maternity leave.

This is a fantastic development opportunity for nurses looking to expand their acute care skills. You will gain experience in a high‑acuity environment and contribute to a service that plays a vital role in patient safety and recovery.

Our ECU supports patients who require closer monitoring, enhanced observation, and more complex nursing interventions than a standard ward environment. You’ll be part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care.

• Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
• The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting (Only applicable to registered roles) - inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed.
• Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role.
• Please ensure you have the permission of your current line manager before applying for a secondment opportunity

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

Main duties of the job

• Undertaking timely and accurate clinical assessments, observations, and interventions.
• Escalating concerns appropriately and contributing to early recognition of deterioration.
• Working collaboratively with the MDT, including Critical Care Outreach, medical teams, and allied health professionals.
• Supporting junior staff and contributing to a positive learning environment.
• Maintaining excellent documentation and ensuring safe, effective handovers.
• Upholding Trust values and promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and continuous improvement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.