Experienced Band 5 Nurse - Juniper HDU & Ward - Private Patients
| Posting date: | 14 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,763.00 to £43,466.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35763.00 - £43466.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 November 2025 |
| Location: | UXBRIDGE, UB9 6JH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9196-25-1821 |
Summary
The post holder will work under the guidance of the Sister/Charge nurse and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team. To assist in the continuing professional development and overall performance of learners and junior staff in the clinical area. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with the guidance and support of more senior staff. To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover according to experience for any area specified. The post holder will be accountable for their nursing practice, adhere to the policies and protocols of the Trust and the NMC. He/she will have a responsibility for their own personal and professional development. Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect Seeking advice/guidance as necessary: Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice which will improve the quality of care and meeting the needs of the patients. A holistic approach to caring should be planned that will include the appropriate level of physiological, pathological, spiritual, socio-economical and cultural aspects which influence the care of clients within your specific speciality. Implement a nursing plan for an assigned group of patients indicating assessment and re-assessment formulated for individual care pathways and discharge planning. Prioritise workload according to changing clinical need for shift. Maintain excellent clinical standards of nursing practice. Act as a patient advocate in line with the NHS plan. Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the ward/department. Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records). Participate in conducting nursing audits to achieve the agreed standards. Contribute to and participate in the process of setting goals and benchmarking standards ensuring CQUIN targets are met. In conjunction with the staff team, contribute to developing and maintaining a ward/department ethos and provide a standard approach to the delivery of excellent nursing care. To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, core behaviours, the 6Cs and the Trust Nursing strategy. To be aware of the Trusts framework of clinical governance and patient safety walk rounds within the ward or department area, seeking advice or guidance where necessary. Identify and report clinical risks to the ward/departmental Sister/Charge nurse, Modern Matron so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy. To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual well being of staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers, seeking guidance or advice where necessary. Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required. Collaborating with other members of the ward team to ensure the patients needs are met to a consistently high standard. To delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care. (for example, when taking supervised charge or as a link nurse) To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff in line with national strategy requirements. Communication To demonstrate politeness, courtesy, respect and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations. Maintain and promote effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other Wards/Departments. To adapt communication skills to meet the needs of patients who may have barriers to understanding e.g. language. Contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department and Trust wide. To promote a positive image of the Trust at all times. To work cohesively with all members of the ward team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.