Job overview
Staff Nurse - IAU
37.5 Hours per week
The post holder will assess plan and evaluate patient care, supporting in the provision of clinical expertise, while acting as a role model. They will assist in the effective management of the clinical area, acting in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
The post holder will lead, support, supervise and teach staff where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
To assess plan and evaluate patient care, supporting in the provision of clinical expertise, while acting as a role model.
To assist in the effective management of the clinical area.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical decision making skills.
Excellent communication skills are required to ensure that patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team are able to understand the often complex needs of the patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of relevant specialty
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration or working towards
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of team
- Demonstrate prioritisation skills
- Knowledge of scope of practice
Desirable
- Ability to supervise other nursing staff
- Knowledge of risk management
- Venepuncture/ cannulation
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Integrated Assessment Unit. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 N/A. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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