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Staff Nurse Ward 3 Gastroenterology - Band 5

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Location
Macclesfield, England
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
08 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our friendly and supportive acute gastro nursing team, committed to providing and maintaining high standards of patient care with a focus on Gastroenterology and Liver specialist nursing.

Ward 3 is a 28-bed acute medical ward specialising in Gastroenterology.

You will be joining a dedicated and enthusiastic nursing team that will support you whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience.

Each day in this role is different, offering the opportunity to manage a variety of patient needs and develop your skills within this dynamic environment.

Hours per week: 37.5 (part time hours also available)

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Staff Nurse involves participating in the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality nursing care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Staff Nurse will ensure patients receive the highest standard of care through a holistic, patient-centered approach while maintaining accurate and thorough documentation.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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