Registered Nurse Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a Band 5 Registered Nurse position in the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), a fast-paced acute assessment and short-stay unit. The role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to adults with various acute medical and surgical conditions, requiring rapid assessment, treatment, observation, and timely discharge or admission. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based nursing care in a dynamic environment.
Key responsibilities
- Effectively deliver skilled nursing care to patients using a systemic approach of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating.
- Assist in the admission and discharge processes for patients in line with local procedures.
- Provide support with effective patient admission pathways and discharge planning, using clinical skills to agree admissions and manage/report impact on shifts/workload and staffing levels.
- Proactively engage with patients, relatives, and carers to seek their views, gain agreement, and keep them informed about their treatment and care.
- Maintain registration and nursing competencies, and comply with NMC code of Professional Conduct.
- Be flexible to work within other areas or departments to meet the demands of the trust workforce model and changing service needs.
Essential criteria
- Effective time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Resource management
- Ability to work as a team player
- Ability to use own initiative & a problem solver
- Attention to detail
- Motivated & demonstrate a "can do" approach
- Ability to adapt & cope with change
- Enthusiasm for achieving results
- Demonstrates an awareness of patient dignity & respect
- Effective communication - written & verbal
- Computer literacy
- Working in clinical areas
- Delivering patient care
- Current 1st level registration
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
- Experience of supervising others
- Relevant post registration courses appropriate to clinical area.
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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Job summary
Registered Nurse Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) - Band 5
The Clinical Decision unit (CDU) , is a fast paced acute assessment and short -stay unit comprising 8 inpatients beds and 15 -space Fit to sit(F2S) area.The unit works closely with the emergency department (ED) to provide rapid assessment, treatment , observation and timely discharge or admission for patients requiring short term management
We are seeking a highly motivated , experienced ,compassionate and professional band 5 Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Clinical Decision Unit (CDU).The successful candidate will deliver high quality , patient -centered care to adults with a wide range of acute medical and surgical conditions requiring rapid assessment , treatment , observation and timely discharge and admission.
Working within a fast -paced environment, the band 5 staff nurse will be responsible for assessing , planning , implementing and evaluating evidence -based nursing care while workings collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe , effective and efficient patient flow.
The post holder will demonstrate excellent clinical judgment ,effective communication skills and the ability to prioritise care for patients with complex and changing needs.They will contribute to maintaining high standard of patient safety , clinical governance and infection prevention while promoting dignity
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