Job summary
- Main area
- Elective Surgery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Staff would be required to work a variety of shift patterns including Days, nights, bank holiday and unsocial hours)
- Job ref
- 230-48781110-PCD-A
- Employer
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Town
- Nuneaton
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.
We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel.
Job overview
Staff Nurse
37.5 hours per week (Days, Nights, Bank Holidays and Unsocial Hours)
Permanent
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
Closing Date: 20th April 2026
Interview Date: 30th April 2026
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.**
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community - get in touch to find out more
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"We welcome applications from Registered Nurses who have completed their preceptorship, ideally with surgical experience"
Responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a specified group of patients as delegated by senior nursing staff, involving patients and carers where appropriate.
Acts as a team leader, delegating appropriate tasks and supervising the standard of care delivered by unqualified staff and learner nurses in the ward team.
We are looking to recruit Post Preceptorship Registered Nurses with experience or an interest in Surgery.
Main duties of the job
1.1 Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
1.2 Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
1.3 Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
1.4 Manage a group of patients throughout a shift as delegated by nurse charge.
1.5 Working within the N.M.C Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising limits of their competence.
Working for our organisation
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1.0 Clinical
1.1 Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
1.2 Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
1.3 Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
1.4 Manage a group of patients throughout a shift as delegated by nurse charge.
1.5 Working within the N.M.C Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising limits of their competence
2.0. Managerial
2.1 In the absence of senior colleagues manages the Ward/Department on occasions without direct supervision when competent to do so.
2.2 Use computerised systems to support the provision of patient care and treatment.
2.3 Work within Clinical Governance Standards and Trust Policies.
2.4 Ensure that concerns and complaints from patients, visitors or colleagues are resolved where possible and reported to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
2.5 To be conversant with all Trust Emergency Procedures.
2.6 Comply with Trust Manual Handling Policy.
3.0 Education and Training
3.1 With the support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse maintains personal and professional development in line with the N.M.C. requirements.
3.2 Participates in the supervision and professional development of Health Care Support Workers and Learner Nurses.
3.3 Participate in audits to monitor the standards of patient care.
3.4 Participates in the Trust’s appraisal System
3.5 To take responsibility for own personal development raising any training requirements.
4.0 Professional
4.1 Ensures that the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is informed of any professional concerns at the earliest opportunity.
4.2 Ensure that requirements for NMC Registration are adhered to.
4.3 Ensures current registration with NMC.
Relationships
· Liaises with Ward/Department Team, other Wards and Departments as appropriate to ensure patients receive optimum care.
Special Requirements
· Frequent exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
· Responsible for identifying risks, assisting and managing risk assessment in line with Trust policy.
Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Undertake wide experience during training in an acute setting
- Able to demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills and expertise
- Demonstrates the use of evidence-based practice in the implementation of change
- Knowledge and application of NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Research or Clinical Audit
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered
- Nursing Degree/ Diploma
- Post qualification preceptorship completed
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualification/ Evidence of continuous professional development
- Evidence of teaching/ supporting others
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to have positive working relationships
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
- Experience of using evidence-based practice
- To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to motivate self/ others
- Good organisational skills Shift working required
Other
Essential criteria
- Flexible to meet changing needs of the Trust
- Able to work a variety of shift patterns
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rosy Gurung
- Job title
- Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02476 865118
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