Job summary
- Main area
- SRU CAS
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (2 X 12 months fixed term posts available / Will offer as a Secondment with current line managers approval)
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time hours working a mixture long days and nights over weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.)
- Job ref
- 164-7165826
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Nottingham City Hospital
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Registered Band 5 Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join our team on SRU as a band 5 Registered Nurse in either a secondment or fixed term post. The ideal candidate would be looking to gain experience in a face paced, high turn over admissions area or/and looking to seek more knowledge and experience in the 4 specialities we care for. The Specialist Receiving Unit is an admissions area which accepts patients under the specialities of Oncology, Haematology, Renal and Infectious Diseases. The ward is a short stay unit with a fast turnover of patients, the candidate must be able to work in a busy and fast paced environment whilst co-ordinating the safe transfer of patients to base wards.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed registered nurse to join our team. You must display excellent organisational and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team.
We would consider offering this as either a Fixed Term / Secondment opportunity.
Main duties of the job
You must display excellent organisational and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team. You will be expected to be accountable for patient care, regularly communicating with the wider MDT along with patients and their loved ones. SRU is a busy and fast paced admissions unit, which requires the team to think on their feet and prioritise tasks appropriately, ensuring high-standards of care are delivered and maintained.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward thinking team who puts quality care and patient experience at the forefront of clinical practice. SRU is a fast and busy environment that admits acutely unwell patients and this is a great opportunity for someone wishing to expand on their acute care skills. We pride ourselves on our Neutropenic Sepsis care and Acute Care Skills.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Be able to work well independently and as part of a team.
Enthusiastic and dedicated to delivering excellent patient care.
Excellent communication skills with the immediate ward team and wider MDT.
Interest in the 4 specialties SRU takes for.
Required to work a range of shifts including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 1 NMC registration
Desirable criteria
- Experience in any of the 4 specialties
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients
- Experience of working with wider MDT
- Desire and passion for the specialties.
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate competance and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, using equipment and documentation.
- Able to perform the full range of nursing duties required for the roll.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to the NHS.
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Have the skills and willingness to participate in difficult conversations.
- Demonstrate team working and ability to work within a team
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise own workload, including delegation.
- Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Have an understanding of policies, guidelines and procedures.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate effective resource management
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
- Charlie Hunter
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0115 9691169
- Additional information
ext 74605
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