Registered Nurse - SSU
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Short Stay Unit. The unit is a 52-bed, fast-paced environment caring for acute medical patients with a length of stay up to 72 hours. The role involves collaborating with the Ward/Department Leader, delivering high-quality nursing care, and fostering a positive learning environment.
Essential criteria
- Well developed communication skills and time management
- Effective organisational abilities.
- First Level Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Critical care skills
- Further Training
- Change management and leadership skills.
- Supervisory skills
- 997 and 998 or FLIPS
- Cannulation and venepuncture.
- ILS
- Experience in an acute setting
- Contractual
- Continued Professional Development.
- Regular Attendance
- Ability to work flexibly within working hours of ward/department.
- Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy.
- Well developed communication skills and time management
- Effective organisational abilities.
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Critical care skills
- Further Training
- Change management and leadership skills.
- Supervisory skills
- 997 and 998 or FLIPS
- Cannulation and venepuncture.
- ILS
- Experience in an acute setting
- Contractual
- Continued Professional Development.
- Regular Attendance
- Ability to work flexibly within working hours of ward/department.
- Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Nurse - SSU
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Short Stay Unit!
About the Unit: Our Short Stay Unit is a 52 bed, fast-paced environment that primarily cares for patients with a length of stay of up to 72 hours. We provide comprehensive care for acute medical patients with a variety of conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
Support to Ward/Department Leader:
- Collaborate with the Ward/Department Leader to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care.
Nursing Care:
- Deliver and monitor high-quality nursing care for a designated group of patients throughout their care episode.
Learning Environment:
- Play an active role in fostering a positive and effective learning environment for all team members.
If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, we would love to hear from you! Join our team and make a meaningful impact every day.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
About us
**We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the coun
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