Staff Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is opening a new General Medical Ward and is seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurses. This role involves delivering safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to adult medical patients. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in partnership with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a unique opportunity to help shape the culture and standards of a new ward while providing high-quality care.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to adult medical patients.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
- Promote excellence in patient experience, safety and clinical outcomes.
- Support patients and families through their hospital journey with kindness and professionalism.
- Contribute to the development of a positive, inclusive and learning-focused ward culture.
- Work collaboratively with doctors, therapists, pharmacists and support staff to provide holistic care.
Essential criteria
- 1st level registration NMC
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to recognise stress in self and others
- To demonstrate knowledge of being up to date within the speciality
- Flexible, able to work all shifts including rotation to night duty.
Desirable criteria
- Degree level
- Computer Literate
- Excellent communication both written and verbal
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.
Posted 2d ago · Closes in 13d
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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Staff Nurse
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is delighted to be opening a brand new General Medical Ward, and we are seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our team as we build a service focused on delivering outstanding patient care, innovation, and professional development.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new ward from the very beginning, helping to shape its culture, standards, and future success while providing high-quality care to adult medical patients with a diverse range of acute and chronic health needs.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will:
- Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to adult medical patients.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
- Promote excellence in patient experience, safety and clinical outcomes.
- Support patients and families through their hospital journey with kindness and professionalism.
- Contribute to the development of a positive, inclusive and learning-focused ward culture.
- Work collaboratively with doctors, therapists, pharmacists and support staff to provide holistic care.
- Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development.
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