Job summary
- Main area
- General Nursing
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This is a 24/7 service.)
- Job ref
- 203-EM885
- Employer
- South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Warwick Hospital
- Town
- Warwick
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Surgical Assessment Unit
Band 5
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top performing organisations within the NHS. Our staff think this is a great place to work and we hope you will agree. We have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following our most recent inspection.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the whole county. This includes our Community Teams in North Warwickshire.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Over 6000 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don’t need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
The first thing you will notice about us is how we take our values seriously. We believe that our values underpin everything we do. If you are interested in a role with us you need to make sure our values match your own.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide inclusive, safe, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks
Many of the roles we advertise have a requirement for a DBS check to be carried out. If you are successful for a role and it requires a DBS check the Trust will carry out the initial check and subscription to the DBS Update Service, however successful candidates will be expected to cover the associated costs . Details of this will be sent to successful candidates in their offer letter.
Probationary Period
All new staff to the Trust will be subject to a standard 3 month probationary period, the details of which will duly follow in your contract of employment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – we value our employees, job applicants, students, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our values of being Inclusive, Safe, Effective, Compassionate and Trusted.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2
We appreciate you completing the survey.
Agile and Flexible Working
All our staff will have a work base. However the Trust operates as an Agile Working Team therefore staff may be working from home on a regular basis as required by the service. However, occasionally travel around Warwickshire and into your base will be required so access to your own transport would be helpful.
The Trust also welcome staff to work flexibly and we would welcome the conversation at interview regarding flexible working.
Staff Benefits
The Trust offer a wide range of additional benefits to staff. Anyone who joins us on a substantive basis can assess things such as the Lease Car Scheme, Electronics Scheme, Discounted Leisure and Travel, Cycle to work scheme amongst many others available.
Car Parking
The Trust currently have limited availability of car parking spaces, as such are operating a waiting list for new starters joining the organisation.
To keep up to date on our latest recruitment activity follow us on twitter @swftrecruit or look us up on Facebook (Recruitment - South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust).
Visa Sponsorship
The Trust will only consider sponsoring staff for certain roles, however this will be considered on a case by case basis in line with current legislation. As an employer we are unable to offer sponsorship to all roles in particular we cannot offer sponsorship for roles below Band 5.
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU). This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the emergency surgical team at a pivotal time, as we continue to develop and expand our Same Day Emergency Care service for patients referred from a variety of sources, including the Emergency Department and GPs.
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, compassionate, effective & inclusive care to patients attending the Surgical Assessment Unit. You will work as part of a larger team to assess, monitor, and support patients throughout their attendance, ensuring excellent patient experience and outcomes.
Working within SAU provides a varied and rewarding environment, offering opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical skills. As part of your role, you will be required to complete and achieve sign-off of the relevant clinical competencies.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development while contributing to an evolving service that places patient-centred care at its heart.
Main duties of the job
To deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients receiving medical treatment. The post holders will be responsible for patient care needs, and implementation and evaluation of the procedure / interventions. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard and efficient nursing care within South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust.
Working for our organisation
SWFT is recognised as an ‘employer of choice’ and is highly recommended as a place to work.
We are extremely proud to have recently been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by CQC which shows the commitment and dedication from our workforce. Our employees are as important to us as the care we give to our patients. This is also demonstrated in the national NHS Staff Survey results which shows SWFT as one of the best employers for staff retention, morale, staff engagement and health and well-being.
We can offer you:
- On-going learning and development, providing clearly structured career pathways in preparation towards specialist or managerial roles.
- Staff Benefits Platform - Lease Car, Electronics Scheme, Holiday Scheme Childcare vouchers and many more
- Health and well-being services
- Flexible working - All working patterns will be considered, Roster patterns provided to support a healthy work/life balance
- Mentorship and preceptor support
- All NHS standardised benefits – annual leave, pension scheme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work
Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care
To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives
To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration
Communication
Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising a range of agreed communication mediums
Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff
Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy
Professionalism
Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act
To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team
Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment
Maintain and develop own professional knowledge
General
To provide short-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave
To ensure that all Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contact with services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust
Every employee has a duty to take reasonable care of the health and safety of him/herself and of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work, and to co-operate with the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust to ensure that statutory and Trust regulations are complied with
To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives
To participate in appropriate training and development activities
To participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement
Ensure that all staff consciously review mistakes, complaints and incidents/near misses as well as successes to improve performance and the level of customer care
All employees will have an organisational and individual responsibility towards safeguarding vulnerable adults, young people, and children
To abide by Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to their area of work, and undertake the necessary level of training. This will be appraised through the KSF review process or other relevant professional review proces
To contribute to promoting and implementing the Trust's Carbon Management policy, in line with team and organisational objective
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First Level RGN
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies
- NMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Non-medical prescriber
- IT Skills
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Acute nursing
- Care of older people
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates a good understanding of the nursing process
- Able to efficiently plan and allocate work
- Able to manage time effectively
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
- Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity
Desirable criteria
- Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively
- Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices
Personal
Essential criteria
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written
- Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
- Able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Able to achieve personal objectives
Other
Essential criteria
- Flexible - can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and evening duties
- Full Driving licence and access to own vehicle
- Must be willing to travel across localities.
Desirable criteria
- Able to change duties at short notice
- Aware of current NHS issues and priorities
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Corcoran
- Job title
- Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01926 495321
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