Registered Nurse Band 6 - Savernake

Job Overview

You will join the Savernake Community Hospital as a Registered Nurse, Band 6, working on Savernake Ward. You will be part of an interprofessional team, delivering high‑quality care and supporting safe discharge of step‑up and step‑down patients, with a focus on rehabilitation.

• AFC Band 6 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Plentiful on‑site parking
• Membership to My Reward Hub with discounts and cashback offers
• Access to wages as earned to help cover emergencies
• Online and face‑to‑face support for mental and physical wellbeing, including coaching and counselling
• eLearning, bespoke career pathways and CPD opportunities
• Open, just culture encouraging ideas and backed by ring‑fenced innovation funding
• Quality standards recognised by the Care Quality Commission (good/outstanding ratings)
• Free tea, coffee and milk at base location

As a Band 6 Nurse on Savernake Ward, you will assess, plan and deliver care for patients with complex needs, manage acutely unwell patients, triage referrals and work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will lead and support junior staff, students and new starters, contributing to induction, supervision and training. You will maintain high standards of care, documentation and professional practice across the ward.

Working a mixture of days, nights and weekends.

• Registered nurse
• Clinical assessment skills
• IV therapy competency
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Experience with NEWS2 diagnostic tool and escalation
• Experience supervising, teaching, mentoring, including student nurses
• Previous experience in elderly care, frailty, community or relevant acute care speciality
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability to changing environment
• Good IT skills and computer literacy
• Knowledge of community environment
• Commitment to NMC code of conduct
• Understanding of safeguarding, self‑neglect, abuse and advocacy
• Ability to work within legislation, policies, procedures and standards
• Experience in long‑term condition care and pressure ulcer prevention

We are part of the HCRG Care Group, a leading independent provider of community health and care services. We transform adult and children services across England, focusing on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We offer an inclusive work environment, are Disability Confident and committed to equal opportunities.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, contact the Ward Manager James Outhwaite or Recruitment Advisor Louise Ledward at 07884 659608.