Job summary Staff Nurse Band 5 - 37.5 hours per week Join Our Exceptional Team at Ampney Ward, Great Western Hospital Are you a dedicated and compassionate registered nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients with a variety of medical conditions. Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment where growth and skill development are encouraged? If the answer is YES, then Ampney Ward at Great Western Hospital in Swindon is the place for you Why Ampney Ward? Amazing Staff and Very Welcoming Environment Excellent Teamwork Brilliant Mentors and Nurses Highly Commended Student Placement Area Plenty of Opportunities to Develop Your Skills Main duties of the job We are a 19-bed inpatient ward that provides the perfect setting to enhance your clinical skills. You will work closely with colleagues in our Emergency Department and across the Division of Medicine. In addition, you'll gain hands-on experience with essential skills such as patient assessment, leadership, discharge planning, and improving patient pathways. We Are Looking For: A Band 5 Nurse who possesses: Excellent communication skills Strong knowledge and experience in assessing, planning, and delivering care A collaborative team spirit and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team We offer full-time hours and are happy to discuss flexible working patterns that suit your needs. Want to Learn More? We'd love for you to visit the ward informally, so you can meet our team and experience the supportive atmosphere first-hand. Alternatively, feel free to call us for an informal chat about the role, our team, and the exciting opportunities that await you. To arrange a visit or have a conversation, contact: Nicola Lennon, Ward Manager - 01793 646299 We look forward to hearing from you About us Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 249-6906883 Job locations Great Western Hospital Marlborough Road Swindon SN3 6BB Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time totime in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intendedto provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible indeveloping the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time totime in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intendedto provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible indeveloping the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First Level Registered Nurse Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Diploma/Degree qualification Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing Leadership qualification Experience Essential Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment Experience within a range of patient/client care groups Knowledge Essential Excellent written and verbal communication ? IT Literate ? Ability to document details clearly and accurately. ? Good interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations. ? Ability to prioritise and organise own workload. ? Willingness to undertake training and assessment for further clinical skills. ? Able to undertake audits Desirable An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services Person Specification Qualifications Essential First Level Registered Nurse Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Diploma/Degree qualification Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing Leadership qualification Experience Essential Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment Experience within a range of patient/client care groups Knowledge Essential Excellent written and verbal communication ? IT Literate ? Ability to document details clearly and accurately. ? Good interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations. ? Ability to prioritise and organise own workload. ? Willingness to undertake training and assessment for further clinical skills. ? Able to undertake audits Desirable An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services 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 Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Great Western Hospital Marlborough Road Swindon SN3 6BB Employer's website https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)