Staff Nurse Band 5

Job overview

• Role: Provide high-quality nursing care under the supervision of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, while supporting and mentoring junior staff.
• Clinical Duties: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; maintain safety and care standards; administer medications including IV; assist in emergencies; keep accurate records.
• Organisational Duties: Support admissions, discharges, and transfers; maintain a clean and safe environment; monitor stock and resources; contribute to staffing rotas and manage unexpected situations.
• Education & Research: Participate in mandatory and ongoing training; support the development of new and junior staff; engage in audits, evidence-based practice, and small research projects.
• Leadership & Professional Standards: Lead shifts when required, prioritise workloads, support the multidisciplinary team, adhere to NMC Code, maintain confidentiality, and promote equal opportunities.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (general) with minimum 12 months T&O experience
• Ability to prioritise workload and provide safe patient care
• Competence in clinical procedures and emergency response
• Willingness to mentor and support junior staff
• Understanding of audit, research, and evidence-based practice

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care and patient safety.
• Administer medications and intravenous therapy according to policy.
• Respond to emergencies appropriately.
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records.
• Communicate with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to patient care complaints resolution.
• Support ward admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked ward environment.
• Contribute to staffing rotas and ensure safe skill mix.
• Use hospital systems (e.g., PAS) effectively.
• Support audits, quality initiatives, and clinical governance.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Take charge of the ward or shifts when required (more prominent in Band 6).
• Support staff development through training and performance feedback.
• Participate in mandatory training and ongoing professional development.
• Support evidence-based practice and participate in audits or small research projects.
• Provide health education and advice to patients and carers.
• Comply with the NMC Code and maintain registration.
• Ensure confidentiality and promote equal opportunities.
• Maintain personal and staff safety according to policy.
• Clinical / Professional
• Organisational
• Leadership / Mentorship
• Education & Research
• General / Professional

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Patient-Focused Care – Ensure each patient receives personalised, safe, and compassionate care, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
• Clinical Leadership – Guide and support junior staff, coordinate care delivery, and lead the ward or shift when required.
• Team & Service Coordination – Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate smooth admissions, discharges, and transfers, maintaining effective ward operations.
• Quality & Improvement – Participate in audits, research, and initiatives to improve patient outcomes and maintain regulatory standards.
• Professional Development – Maintain own competence through training, support learning of colleagues, and implement evidence-based practices.
• Safety & Compliance – Uphold NMC standards, ensure confidentiality, promote equality, and manage risks to patient and staff safety.

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.