Band 5 Staff Nurses

Job Overview

Band 5 Staff Nurse – Hopkins Ward (Urology Elective & Emergency ward). The ward is a 21‑bedded unit caring for elective and emergency urology patients within a fast‑paced environment. We provide teaching, education and a strong focus on patient safety and experience.

This permanent, full‑time position (37.5 hours per week) offers a salary of £31,049 – £37,796 per annum with standard NHS benefits.

• Undertake and record comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluating high‑standard, evidence‑based nursing care to a diverse group of patients.
• Deliver care without direct supervision and be accountable for the care delivered, including any omissions of care.
• Teach and supervise more junior staff, students and the non‑registered nursing workforce.
• Act as a role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in daily multi‑specialty ward rounds and support learning opportunities for nursing staff.

• Registered Nurse – part 1
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of recent continuous professional development

• Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment

• Experience in a specialty setting may be an advantage

• Appropriate UK professional registration
• Compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and the Disclosure and Barring Service checks

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years of NHS service; pro‑rata for part‑time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On‑site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme and lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• Extensive health service discounts across a range of brands

Applications will be processed through NHS Jobs. The advertised closing date is 25/01/2026 23:59. The role may be closed early if sufficient responses are received prior to the expiry of the advert.