
Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse.
- Knowledge
Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing Knowledge & practice after qualification & preceptorship
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Qualifications
Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice & behaviour.
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Experience of trauma and orthopaedic nursing
Job overview
Forrester Brown ward has an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join a friendly, supportive and experienced team covering maternity leave and help us to deliver high quality care to our orthopaedic patients.
Forrester Brown is a trauma and orthopaedic ward that provides high quality care to our trauma orthopaedic patients. It is a busy, energetic place to work with a close team. We are proud to provide excellent care to patients from admission through to discharge. Staff work to our trust values which are -Everyone Matters, Making A Difference, and Working Together in all that they do.
The post will be fixed term for up to 9 months full time , and will provide the successful candidate with new skills, competence and development opportunities as well as the security of being part of a knowledgeable, supportive team.
We welcome both experienced and newly qualified nurses. Ideally you should be motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn about orthopaedics.
Due to the nature of this role, we require candidates who apply to have current right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation) for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:
- The assessment of care and health education needs
- The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient
To gain experience and skills in:
- Clinical practice
- Facilitation and teaching
- Management (as appropriate
To work in accordance with the RUH Nursing Strategy and contribute towards achieving its objectives and maintain effective communication and participate in clinical supervision as appropriate and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/ role model to less experienced staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role
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.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Forrester Brown Ward Maternity cover with Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Bath, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (6-9 months). The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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