Job summary We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse - Ward 7A who share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. Ward 7A is our new vascular surgery hub for the region, we cover East & North Herts, West Herts and Essex. We are a 29 bedded ward, compromising of 23 inpatient beds, 6 high level care beds (HDU), and an outpatient vascular hot clinic. You will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team caring for patient pre- and post-surgery, rotating around our general ward as well as our 6 higher level care beds. The role requires working days/ nights/ weekdays/weekends and bank holidays. At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Main duties of the job Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care needs of patients from admission (or before) to discharge, with the involvement of patients and their relatives/carers. To ensure a high standard of nursing care is always performed and assists in the review and regular update of these standard in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and trust polices. Participate within a team of nurse and support workers in providing continuity of patient care, patients physical, social, and psychological needs are met. Participate in internal shift rotation to provide 24-hour patient care, this involves working days, nights, and weekends. Communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, nursing collages, the Multidisciplinary Team, and all other relevant personnel. Carry out clinical procedure and treatments in line with the patient's plan of care. About us At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 361-6987311 Job locations Lister Hospital Coreys Mill Lane Stevenage SG1 4AB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential Registered Nurse on part 1, part 2 or part 12 of the NMC register Commitment to life long learning Ability to product updated personal professional portfolio Desirable Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of Assessing and Mentorship qualification Evidence of appropriate Specialist Qualification Previous Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a ward/department care environment Desirable Currently working in an acute ward environment within the NHS Experience of supporting students/clinical support workers within the NHS Skills Essential Evidence of good communication skills both written and verbal Ability to work within a team Sound organisational skills Flexibility Desirable Computer literacy Other Requirements Essential Knowledge of appropriate surgical/medical conditions and their management Knowledge Essential Awareness of strategies for maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors Desirable Knowledge of appropriate specialist nursing care requirements Resource management awareness Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential Registered Nurse on part 1, part 2 or part 12 of the NMC register Commitment to life long learning Ability to product updated personal professional portfolio Desirable Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of Assessing and Mentorship qualification Evidence of appropriate Specialist Qualification Previous Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a ward/department care environment Desirable Currently working in an acute ward environment within the NHS Experience of supporting students/clinical support workers within the NHS Skills Essential Evidence of good communication skills both written and verbal Ability to work within a team Sound organisational skills Flexibility Desirable Computer literacy Other Requirements Essential Knowledge of appropriate surgical/medical conditions and their management Knowledge Essential Awareness of strategies for maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors Desirable Knowledge of appropriate specialist nursing care requirements Resource management awareness 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. 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. 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 East and North Herts NHS Trust Address Lister Hospital Coreys Mill Lane Stevenage SG1 4AB Employer's website https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)