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Job requirements
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- General/Personal
Motivated and demonstrates a keen interest in Medicine.
- Professional/Clinical Quals
Registered Nurse (Adult).
- Professional/Clinical Quals
Post qualification experience in an acute setting.
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Professional/Clinical Quals
Experience caring for patients at Level 2 or 3
Job overview
Staff Nurse - ADU
Do you have experience as an RN in looking after medical patients? Do you want to develop those skills caring for level 2 patients?
Our 15 bedded ADU, with 4 level 2 bed sits within Richmond a 51 bedded Acute Medical unit incorporating a medical SDEC with Nurse Practitioner clinics. You will be caring for patients with acute medical conditions and those requiring high dependency nursing care in a fast turnover environment.
This is a chance to develop your skills as part of a highly capable team where you’re guaranteed opportunities to learn how to care for patients requiring a variety of nursing interventions.
You will be supported by our practice educators and senior nurses to help you grow your skills and competencies.
With a variety of career progression opportunities - from Clinical Ward Manager, Practice Educator, Matron, Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist roles. Where do you see yourself?
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
- To provide outstanding care to patients all of the time.
- As skills and competencies develop, taking charge and actively participating in and contributing to the management of the ward or department.
- Supervising, supporting and mentoring junior staff, students and HCA’s.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which contains more information about the 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 - Richmond Acute Dependency Unit (ADU) with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Oct 2026.
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