Staff Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join a Medicine for the Elderly ward. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, person-centred care to older patients with complex medical needs, focusing on dignity, independence, and wellbeing. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, supporting assessment, care planning, medication administration, and discharge planning. Previous experience in elderly care or a relevant placement is essential.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- 6 months experience in healthcare
- Previous placement or experience within the Specialty
- Skill's/knowledge/ abilities
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Teaching
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
- Competency in medication
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Awareness of current developments in nursing
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of speciality
- Education/ qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- 6 months experience in healthcare
- Previous placement or experience within the Specialty
- Skill's/knowledge/ abilities
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Teaching
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
- Competency in medication
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Awareness of current developments in nursing
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of speciality
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £38,488 – £46,852 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 6d
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Staff Nurse
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Medicine for the Elderly ward. As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to older patients with complex medical needs, promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, supporting assessment, care planning, medication administration and discharge planning.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and clinical skills, with a commitment to continuous professional development. Previous experience in elderly care is essential or a previous placement in elderly care during your training. We offer comprehensive support, training and career development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision.
- Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based.
- Organise one's own workload ensuring most effective use of time.
- Assist in the orientation of new staff and students.
- Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
- Assist in the teaching and development of nursingassistants and students help
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