• Job Description

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  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic nurse to join Richard Wells Ward Nursing Team at Bedford Hospital.

  We are looking for a reliable and motivated Staff nurse to join our team.

  A proven record and evidence of CPD would be an advantage.

  The applicant will have energy, commitment and the desire to develop themselves and other nurses in this particular area of healthcare. The role involves clinical input ensuring that high quality standards are set out and to maintain a high standard of holistic, quality care within a multi-disciplinary setting.

  The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills along with the ability to sensitively manage change.

  The individual will also need to provide evidence of continuous professional development

  Although we have a very strong learning and development function, we appreciate you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career you will require in order for your time with us to be a real success. These can be found in the Person and Job Description attachment.

  Main duties of the job

  The post-holder is responsible for direct clinical care for individual patients and groups of patients within their area of work. This includes the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care from admission to discharge. The post holder is expected to take charge of a ward, following an agreed development period and also be responsible for staff and resources in the absence of the ward manager or deputy. The post holder is expected to supervise and teach teach qualified and unqualified staff, including pre and post registration students.

  The post holder will be required to work in rotation in all ward areas within the division of surgery and anaesthetics for clinical development or service needs. This includes allocation to the admission and discharge facility. The post holder will be required to work shifts throughout the 24hour period.

  About us

  Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

  We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

  Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

  Details

  Date posted

  09 September 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £31,049 to £37,796 a year pa

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  1 years

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  418-NUR9412-CW

  Job locations

  Bedfordshire hospitals NHS foundation trust

  Kempston Road

  Bedford

  MK42 9DJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Richard Wells Ward is 27 bedded fully functional ward with surgical patients largely focused on colorectal , vascular breast upper gastrointestinal and intestine , Trauma and Orthopaedics and plastics.

  Ensure that self and other professionals adhere to infection control best and planning and delivering care to patients.

  Maintain accurate and clear documentation of all nursing care and communication with the multidisciplinary team.

  Communicate with patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, providing information regarding care and progress as required.

  Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure clinical care is optimised from admission to discharge.

  Facilitate discharge of patients to enable safe, appropriate and timely discharge with suitable ongoing arrangements for care needs.

  Communicate effectively with the matron, bed management team and discharge coordinators to optimise use of inpatient beds.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Richard Wells Ward is 27 bedded fully functional ward with surgical patients largely focused on colorectal , vascular breast upper gastrointestinal and intestine , Trauma and Orthopaedics and plastics.

  Ensure that self and other professionals adhere to infection control best and planning and delivering care to patients.

  Maintain accurate and clear documentation of all nursing care and communication with the multidisciplinary team.

  Communicate with patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, providing information regarding care and progress as required.

  Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure clinical care is optimised from admission to discharge.

  Facilitate discharge of patients to enable safe, appropriate and timely discharge with suitable ongoing arrangements for care needs.

  Communicate effectively with the matron, bed management team and discharge coordinators to optimise use of inpatient beds.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC Registration)

  Desirable

  • Practice Supervisor or Assessor or equivalent
  • Surgical Continued Professional Development

  Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrate some knowledge of surgical treatments

  Desirable

  • Previous in a surgical ward setting

  Knowledge/ Skills

  Essential

  • Demonstrates an awareness of organisational and clinical issues from admission to discharge
  • Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workloads
  • Ability to deliver high quality nursing care
  • Basic IT skills
  • Knowledge of NHS policies and its application to clinical practice.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC Registration)

  Desirable

  • Practice Supervisor or Assessor or equivalent
  • Surgical Continued Professional Development

  Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrate some knowledge of surgical treatments

  Desirable

  • Previous in a surgical ward setting

  Knowledge/ Skills

  Essential

  • Demonstrates an awareness of organisational and clinical issues from admission to discharge
  • Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workloads
  • Ability to deliver high quality nursing care
  • Basic IT skills
  • Knowledge of NHS policies and its application to clinical practice.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bedfordshire hospitals NHS foundation trust

  Kempston Road

  Bedford

  MK42 9DJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bedfordshire hospitals NHS foundation trust

  Kempston Road

  Bedford

  MK42 9DJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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