Nurse band 5
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,602.00 to £39,686.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32602.00 - £39686.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Guildford, GU2 7XX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9384-26-0059 |
Summary
Clinical: Assess, plan, implement and evaluate up to date, evidenced-based, safe clinical care to children and their families. Maintain clinical skills, acquiring new skills as they become part of the role. Advocate for your patient. Communicate effectively with children, young people, families and colleagues with in the multi-disciplinary team. Maintain up to date documentation in line with the NMC and trust policies. Respect privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs. Up hold the trusts commitment to equality and diversity. Managerial: Ensure a safe approach to care is given in line with the NMC Code of Conduct and the trust policies and procedures. Ensure a safe and clean environment is maintained. Report any untoward incidents to the Nurse in Charge. Complete Datix forms as required by the trust guidelines. Promote good working relationships and communication between your colleagues, other members of the multi-disciplinary and children and their families. Be able to use the computer systems implemented by the trust. Deputise for the Senior Sister and take charge of the ward if required to do so, with in the competence of your practice. Ensure those you are supervising are maintaining high levels of patient care. Undertake specific roles and responsibilities as requested by the Senior Sister Education: Keep up to date with evidence based practice. Be responsible for your own training needs including statutory and mandatory training required by the trust. Participate in the orientation and training of new staff. Participate in in-house training Have a working knowledge of all equipment used. Provide support and education to all learners attending the ward, within the scope of your practice. Professional: To be familiar with and adhere to the standards for nursing care set by NMC Code of Conduct and the trust. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain the Duty of Candour give relevant information to children and their families/carers Allow children (where appropriate), young people and their families to actively participate in their care. Be aware of safeguarding needs and how to access and implement the appropriate resources. To act as practice supervisor/practice assessor and participate in teaching of nursing students, healthcare assistants and other learners. Set a good example of expected professional behaviour and conduct. Preceptorship: Newly qualified band 5 nurses must complete the trust Preceptorship programme as per the trust policy Special Responsibilities: To abide by the NMC Code of Conduct for Nurses and ensure safe practice. As a registered nurse you are personally accountable for your practice. In caring for patients you must Respect the patient or client as an individual Obtain consent before you give any treatment or care Protect confidential information Co-operate with others within the team Maintain your professional knowledge and competence Be trustworthy Act to identify and minimise risk to patients and client