Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: Full Internal Rotation Long days, Nights, Weekends, Bank Holidays
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-SCS8021379-A
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital
- Town
- Aylesbury
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
Band 5
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
We are able to offer a modern working environment, strong peer support, and the opportunity to work with a team committed to delivering the best care to our patients. We support your professional development and are able to offer a range of study opportunities, which include
Ward 5 is a Haematology ward. We would be required to undertaking the care of the patient receiving SACT module at Guys Cancer Academy to be able to administer SACT. We are also able to offer other haematology / cancer care modules which are all accredited and can be used towards degree / masters. As the inpatient unit for Autologous Stem Cell transplant we are also able to offer the Stem Cell transplant module too.
Ward 5 operates a two-shift working pattern - 07.00-19.30 and 19-00-07:30
You will be required to work across site with Clinical Nurse Specialist and Multi-disciplinary team members within the Cancer Care and Haematology units and ward.
You will be required to work a rotational shift pattern Monday to Sunday
Main duties of the job
The post holder is designated to regularly take charge of the ward/department, and provide an effective, professional and managerial leadership focus, in the absence of the ward manager or deputy.
Is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies.
Supervises qualified and/or unqualified staff.
Teaches qualified and unqualified staff including basic and/or post basic students.
Will participate in an annual performance at which appropriate targets will be defined. To this end this job description is presented as a working document and is therefore, subject to alteration in the event of significant developments.
Working for our organisation
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Willingness to undergo training (e.g. medications)
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
- Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
- Ability to work rotating shifts
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to develop teaching skills
- Awareness of the NHSE guidance of clinical governance in order to continuously improve quality of care e.g. quality, safety and ward audit standards
- Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to understand the role of a registered nurse
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Desirable criteria
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of further continued professional development
- Post qualification experience in relevant speciality
- Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification
Special Circumstances
Desirable criteria
- Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
- Maybe required to work in other departments if requested to do so
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elizabeth Haynes
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01296316336
- Additional information
For further details / informal visits contact:
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please, Elizabeth Haynes on 01296 31 6336
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