Staff Nurse - Gynaecology (Fixed Term)


Location
Dudley, England
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 Pro Rata Per Annum
Profession
Staff nurse
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
22 Oct 2026
Contract Type
6 months (Fixed term until 30th January 2027)
Posted Date
08 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

20 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

  • Experience

    Substantial post registration experience

  • Experience

    Completion of preceptorship/support skills

  • Experience

    Leadership skills

  • Experience

    Good organisational skills

  • Experience

    Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care

  • Experience

    Ability to organise and prioritise workload

  • Experience

    Able to manage a group of patients

  • Experience

    Able to keep full and accurate records

  • Experience

    Computer literate

  • Qualifications and Education

    First Level Registered Nurse with NMC

  • Qualifications and Education

    Nursing degree

  • Communication & Relationship Skills

    Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care

  • Communication & Relationship Skills

    Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work

  • Communication & Relationship Skills

    Demonstrates respect for patient dignity

  • Communication & Relationship Skills

    Demonstrates attention to detail

  • Communication & Relationship Skills

    Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances

  • Communication & Relationship Skills

    Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances.

  • Communication & Relationship Skills

    Effective communication skills, verbal and written

  • Communication & Relationship Skills

    Ability to work within a team and develop others

Desirable

4 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Experience of dealing with early pregnancy complications

  • Experience

    Venepuncture/ cannulation skills

  • Knowledge and Training

    Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or commitment to complete

  • Knowledge and Training

    Evidence of professional development

Job overview

An exciting opportunity is available for a band 5 nurse within Gynaecology. The successful candidate will work as part of the nursing team, delivering care at the highest standards. Flexibility and dedication is required, and full support will be given by the senior team.

The successful applicant will be required to work Monday - Sunday, including weekends and evenings.

x2 37.50 hour fixed term contract until 30th January 2027.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development and implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision. The post holder will also be required to take a lead / link role for the nursing unit/department to be determined on appointment/appraisal.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

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 - Gynaecology (Fixed Term) with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust in Dudley, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed term until 30th January 2027). The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.

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