Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Medicine
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 318-26-T0217
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital- AMU
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 (pa, pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Registered Nurse, Band 5 Acute Medicine
Band 5
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
AMU is an a 40 bedded unit, which includes 13 trolley spaces for the Medical Assessment Unit. We have 8 bed spaces designated for the Enhanced Care bays.
We are open 24 hours per day 356 days per year. We admit patients from the emergency department/ SDEC/ AEC and Cinapsis.
We are looking to recruit a enthusiastic nurse who has a passion for Acute Medicine.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a nurse to join our team and help drive the success of AMU. The role will involve working in both AMU and MAZ alongside the wider MDT.
We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and who can use their own initiative .
You should have demonstrable experience in acute emergency medicine and be able to communicate clearly and confidently with patients, relatives and members of staff.
Working for our organisation
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and well being initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will work according to the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behavior and relevant professional guidelines and be accountable for their own professional actions.
Promote teamwork within a multi-professional environment as a visible, clinical nurse leader
Ensure planning and delivery of care aligns with the professional values of care, compassion, and respect.
Demonstrate critical analysis and decision-making skills in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Influence and facilitate change within the practice setting.
Person specification
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Essential criteria
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of professional development
- Basic life support up to date
- Knowledge of patient conditions from different specialities
- Ability to work within a team and work effectively with others
- Knowledge appraisal process
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Flexible internal rotation to different areas to the department and trust if required
- Team Focussed
- Strong desire to improve standards
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship Support for Professional Practice (willing to undertake)
- Same day emergency care experience
- Venepuncture, Cannulation Taking ECG
- ILS or ALS
- Acute medical nursing care, AMU/ED experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Abigail Coburn
- Job title
- Ward Manager AMU
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 8584
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