Staff Nurse

Job summary

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, our values of Courageous, Ambitious, Responsive, Empowering and Supportive are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about delivering outstanding rehabilitation care and supporting patients to make a seamless transition from hospital back into the community.

As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient-centred care for individuals admitted for rehabilitation. Working within a nurse and therapy-led multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate the day-to-day running of the ward, administer medications, undertake clinical assessments, support discharge planning and attend MDT and Continuing Healthcare meetings as required.

We are looking for nurses who bring courage, ambition and a commitment to continuous learning. Whatever your nursing background, you will be empowered to use your clinical expertise, leadership skills and compassion to support patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals, maximise independence and improve quality of life. In return, you will join a friendly, dynamic and supportive team that actively encourages professional development, reflective practice and clinical supervision.

This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 12 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.

Main duties of the job

Are you looking for a nursing role where you can truly see the difference you make every day?

Lickey Ward at the Princess of Wales Community Hospital is a nurse and therapy-led rehabilitation ward supporting patients to regain independence, confidence and quality of life following illness or hospital admission. As a Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals and transition safely back into the community.

No two days are the same. You will lead and coordinate patient care, undertake assessments, administer medications, evaluate progress and respond to changing clinical needs while working closely with therapists, healthcare assistants, medical colleagues, patients and families. You will contribute to MDT discussions, discharge planning and Continuing Healthcare processes, ensuring every patient receives holistic, person-centred care.

We are a friendly, supportive team that values learning, professional development and innovation. Whether you are an experienced nurse or looking to develop your rehabilitation expertise, you will be empowered to use your clinical judgement, leadership skills and compassion to make a lasting impact. If you share our values of being Courageous, Ambitious, Responsive, Empowering and Supportive, we would love to welcome you to our team.

The role is full time and applicant would be expected to work across a 7 day rota with a mixture of day and night shifts.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Details

• Date posted: 18 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata for part time
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9798-2553
• Job locations: Pershore Community Hospital, Queen Elizabeth House, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1PS, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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