Staff Nurse - Forrester Brown Ward Maternity cover
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Forrester Brown ward, covering maternity leave. The role involves delivering high-quality care to orthopaedic patients in a busy, supportive team environment. The post is fixed-term for up to 9 months, offering development opportunities for both experienced and newly qualified nurses. Candidates should be motivated and keen to learn about orthopaedics.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice & behaviour.
- Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse.
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing Knowledge & practice after qualification & preceptorship
Desirable criteria
- Experience of trauma and orthopaedic nursing
- Registered Nurse with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice & behaviour.
- Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse.
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing Knowledge & practice after qualification & preceptorship
- Experience of trauma and orthopaedic nursing
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
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Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Forrester Brown Ward Maternity cover
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
Forrester Brown ward has an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join a friendly, supportive and experienced team covering maternity leave and help us to deliver high quality care to our orthopaedic patients.
Forrester Brown is a trauma and orthopaedic ward that provides high quality care to our trauma orthopaedic patients. It is a busy, energetic place to work with a close team. We are proud to provide excellent care to patients from admission through to discharge. Staff work to our trust values which are -Everyone Matters, Making A Difference, and Working Together in all that they do.
The post will be fixed term for up to 9 months full time , and will provide the successful candidate with new skills, competence and development opportunities as well as the security of being part of a knowledgeable, supportive team.
We welcome both experienced and newly qualified nurses. Ideally you should be motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn about orthopaedics.
Due to the nature of this role, we require candidates who apply to have current right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key
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