Registered Nurse - Appley Ward
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 33
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join Appley Ward, a 28-bedded medical ward specializing in respiratory medicine. You will provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The role involves working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, benefiting from strong leadership, and accessing ongoing professional development opportunities.
Key responsibilities
- Provide a high-quality standard of care for patients in an environment conducive to learning for all staff.
- To ensure that relationships and own behaviour is managed in line with the Trusts competencies.
- Take charge of the ward/clinical unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader and deputy.
- Act as an advocate for patients at all time, to ensure the highest levels of care are delivered.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of relevant post basic study
- Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the ward environment
- To be able to demonstrate understanding of current developments in the NHS and their implications for nursing and quality care for patients
- Professional/role model
- Flexible
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation
- Can demonstrate the key Core 6, Level 2 Support equality and value diversity Ability to adapt to change within working situation Core 6, Level 2 Support equality and value diversity ? A review at annual appraisal, more frequently where indicated competencies of the Equality and Diversity Policy.
- Communicate with patients and relatives demonstrating compassion and a professional approach
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 Band 5
Salary: £32,073 - £39,043
Permanent Position
Part-Time (33 hours per week)
Appley Ward is a 28-bedded medical ward specialising in respiratory medicine, caring for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions. We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team, committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking Registered Nurses to join our team. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about patient-centred care, eager to develop their clinical skills, and ready to contribute to a positive and collaborative ward culture.
As part of Appley Ward, you will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, benefit from strong leadership, and have access to ongoing professional development opportunities to help you grow and thrive in your nursing career.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a high-quality standard of care for patients in an environment conducive to learning for all staff.
- To ensure that relationships and own behaviour is managed in line with the Trusts competencies.
- Take charge of the ward/clinical unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader and deputy.
- Act as an advocate for patients at all time, to ensure the highest levels of care are delivered.
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