Staff Nurse, Chestnut Ward (Fixed Term - 6 Months)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Band 5 Staff Nurse on Chestnut Ward, a specialist respiratory ward, for a six-month fixed-term contract. The nurse will provide high-quality patient care, including managing chronic respiratory illnesses and supporting rehabilitation. The position involves working within a multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate care, and contributing to a stimulating learning environment. New graduates and experienced nurses are welcome.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse - provide evidence of NMC registration
- Please provide a brief summary of your skills including effective communication, IT skills, compassion and empathy and ability to work in a team
- Please provide a brief overview of your experience and suitability for the role
- Skills and Eligibility
- English Language
- Please confirm you have a valid right to work document
- Qualifications & Knowledge
- Registered Nurse - provide evidence of NMC registration
- Please provide a brief summary of your skills including effective communication, IT skills, compassion and empathy and ability to work in a team
- Please provide a brief overview of your experience and suitability for the role
- Skills and Eligibility
- English Language
- Please confirm you have a valid right to work document
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £33,677 – £40,996 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse, Chestnut Ward (Fixed Term - 6 Months)
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
To support our specialist respiratory ward during the busy winter period, we are recruiting for Band 5 nurses on a six month fixed term contract. We are looking for enthusiastic nurses who are keen to work at the leading edge of medical practice in a fast-paced ward setting. You will need to be a highly motivated nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care and can demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills. Our friendly and supportive Chestnut team welcome applications from new graduates seeking their first role as well as experienced nurses looking for a new or different opportunity.
You will be supported with a full induction programme (and preceptorship if you are a new graduate or new to the NHS), continuous professional development, and the ability to develop your career.
Our teams support staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working opportunities and other staff benefits.
For further information regarding the role or any queries please contact [email removed]
Main duties of the job
To work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care. In collaboration with the department's integrated multidisc
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