Job overview
Albury Ward
We are looking for an enthusiastic staff nurse to join our acute respiratory unit.
Do you have an interest in Respiratory Medicine? Then Albury is the ward for you.
The Respiratory ward is an acute and fast paced unit, containing a twelve bedded high dependency area. The ward provides acute respiratory medical care for patients with a wide variety of Respiratory conditions. We specialise in providing patients with level 2 care including BIPAP/ CPAP and high flow oxygen. Acute Respiratory Medicine is continuously expanding its service and we require staff nurses who have the ambition to help drive these changes and help expand the service we offer. We have an excellent team with highly skilled chest physicians, therapists and specialist nurses. If you are someone who has an interest in clinical and professional development then Albury ward is suited to you. Commitment to undertake on-going training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change. Our commitment to you is to provide the environment for this to happen and ensure that you are part of our defined preceptorship programme. For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Senior Sisters Mary Kurian/Lakshmi Seerapu on Albury ward on 01483 571122 ext. 4814 or Matron Sreeja Sukumaran ext.6870.
Main duties of the job
As a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions. To be responsible for patient assessment, planning of care, implementing and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. As an NMC registrant facilitate learning and development of others. You will demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy. As a Trust employee act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
To provide a high standard of individualised patient care reflecting individual competencies and education that involves relatives/carers as appropriate. To be responsible for the nursing care of a defined group of patients. To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in the clinical area including the teaching and management of more junior staff or those in training.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
- Consolidation of Nurse Training
- Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
- Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
- Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £33,677 - £40,996 Per annum (pro rata) including High Cost Area Supplement. The contract type is Fixed term: 8 months (Maternity leave from 11 October 2026 until 29 May 2027). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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