Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team on Grange Ward (formerly Churchill ward) as a Band 5 Staff Nurse. The ward specialises in looking after patients with gastroenterology illnesses and diseases, we also look after IBD, herpetology, dermatology, and rheumatology patients.
We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to providing high quality standards of care. You will participate in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting senior staff and taking delegated team leadership responsibilities. You will also be responsible for assessing care needs and the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of programmes of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
An interview date is yet to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure that research based nursing care within the ward is of a high standard and in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures. By monitoring patient care, supervising juniors, and evaluating the care that is delivered.
- Maintain individual patient care plans, evaluating and updating them as necessary to ensure that the patient’s physical, social and psychological needs are met.
- Ensure that all patients nutritional and personal hygiene needs are met.
- Adhere to strict compliance with Trust Infection Control policies and procedures and ensure junior staff and learners are aware of their responsibility, observe staff practice and advise/educate as necessary.
- Assist with the introduction and implementation of new ideas and methods of nursing care, including research methods.
- To actively seek the views of patients, carers and relatives on the care and services provided.
- Communicate effectively with relatives, patients, and other members of multi disciplinary team as required and ensure a good public image at all times, in a sensitive manner, by keeping them up to date with progress.
- Ensure all patients have estimated discharge date on admission and that progress is made towards that date liaising with multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely ordering of treatments etc.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Please refer to the Person Specification
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Evidence of successful clinical placements during training.
- Ability to participate in the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment
- Good communication skills
- Able to work without supervision
Desirable
- Teaching certificates
- Post-basic certificate in appropriate area
- Experience working in an acute medical area
- IT Skills
- Ability to adapt to change within working situation
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Grange Ward with The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Uxbridge, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 per annum (incl. of HCAA). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jun 2026.
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