# Staff Nurse - Willoughby Ward > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-willoughby-ward/c2765bc9-e0ad-437a-b763-5eb3511d08c7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-willoughby-ward/c2765bc9-e0ad-437a-b763-5eb3511d08c7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Warwick - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover. Also available on secondment for internal staff) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-22T09:21:58.527Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Warwick/South_Warwickshire_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Surgery/Surgery-v8102739 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8102739?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.swft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Willoughby is an acute general surgery ward with 24  beds and specialises in lower gastrointestinal surgery. Willoughby have patients admitted via the emergency surgical pathway. You will have the opportunity to nurse patients both pre and post operatively after emergency surgery and develop acute surgical nursing skills. The role offers the opportunity to develop skills with stoma care, epidurals, PCA’s, care of central lines, nutritional support such as Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) and various wound dressings including Vacuum Assisted Closure. Various hours and shift patterns will be considered. ### Main duties of the job To deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or medical treatment. The post holders will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, and implementation and evaluation of the programme of the care. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of nursing care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work. Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care. To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives. To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration. In the absence of a senior colleague, and following appropriate induction and guidance, will be expected to co-ordinate the shift, and take management responsibility for admissions, transfers and discharges to the ward or department. Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure an effective flow and communications within the area, including being available for Board and Ward Rounds as required. Communication Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising a range of agreed communication mediums. Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff. Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy. Professionalism Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act. To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team. Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment. Maintain and develop own professional knowledge. Be aware of and adhere to the Professional Presentation Policy. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Flexible - can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and evening duties - Full Driving licence and access to own vehicle - Must be willing to travel across localities **Desirable** - Able to change duties at short notice - Aware of current NHS issues and priorities ### Skills **Essential** - Demonstrates a good understanding of the nursing process - Able to efficiently plan and allocate work - Able to manage time effectively - Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness - Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity **Desirable** - Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively - Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices ### Experience **Desirable** - Acute nursing - Care of older people ### Qualifications **Essential** - First Level RGN - Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies - NMC Registration **Desirable** - Evidence of continuous professional development - Non-medical prescriber - IT Skills ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Able to work as an effective team member - Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written - Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others - Able to adapt to changing circumstances - Able to achieve personal objectives ## Documents - [19 825 nurse ps (pdf, 48.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10397039) - [19 825 nurse jd (pdf, 152.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10397038) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.