Staff Nurse

Job title:

Staff Nurse

Company:

NHS

Job description

Would you like to work with a friendly, proactive and supportive team in an environment where the individualized care you give makes all the difference? We are looking for a full time Band 5 RN to work on the Don Baines ward at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital.Don Baines is a 24 bedded ward providing nursing and therapy care to patients who have either had a stay in an acute hospital or may have been unwell at home and need a bit of help to avoid an admission to a big hospital. We aim to get people back on their feet so they can return to their home by ensuring their environment is safe and their abilities are optimized. We also accept patients who require complex discharge planning, palliative and end of life care.You will need sound, up to date clinical skills, be reliable and have a flexible approach with a proactive leadership style.Whether you are experienced, looking for your first job or looking to return to practice, we will be happy to support and develop you in your career.The post holder will be required to work flexibly on both day and night shifts.Bognor Hospital also has free on-site parking facilities which can be used by staff.Main duties of the jobAs a staff nurse on the ward you will play an important part in the patients’ recovery. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to use and develop key skills, providing holistic assessment and patient care. You will be responsible for contributing to care, observing, monitoring and recording patients’ progress whilst communicating and managing effectively any changes in their condition and planning their safe discharge. Liaising with external partners and patients’ families is a very important part of the role.About usWe are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coastOur values–Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence–guide everything we do.We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.DetailsDate posted15 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number150-GM1970-UPCJob locationsDon Baines WardShripney RdBognor RegisPO22 9PPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesa) Holistic assessment and care planning.b) Individualized care and the promotion of self-care.c) Safe and effective review and referral to the appropriate member of themultidisciplinary teamd) Effective delegation and prioritization of workload.e) Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, and as negotiated in supervision.f) An awareness of health, safety and security risksg) Engagement in service provision and change.Please see JD and PS attached for more details. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesa) Holistic assessment and care planning.b) Individualized care and the promotion of self-care.c) Safe and effective review and referral to the appropriate member of themultidisciplinary teamd) Effective delegation and prioritization of workload.e) Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, and as negotiated in supervision.f) An awareness of health, safety and security risksg) Engagement in service provision and change.Please see JD and PS attached for more details.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• RN qualification
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• mentorship qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Relevant student experience

Desirable

• 1 year post registration experience
• Experience in a hospital setting

Key skills/AbilitiesEssential

• Is able to demonstrate the application of research based practice
• Knowledge of current local policies informing community health and social care services
• Promote independence and choice in undertaking patient care
• Basic computer skills or willing to achieve within an agreed period
• A range of clinical competencies

Other RequirementsEssential

• Demonstrate ability to reflect and learning from situations
• Clear examples of co-operative team working
• Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding of self awareness
• Evidence of post registration learning and development

Equal OpportunitiesEssential

• An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• RN qualification
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• mentorship qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Relevant student experience

Desirable

• 1 year post registration experience
• Experience in a hospital setting

Key skills/AbilitiesEssential

• Is able to demonstrate the application of research based practice
• Knowledge of current local policies informing community health and social care services
• Promote independence and choice in undertaking patient care
• Basic computer skills or willing to achieve within an agreed period
• A range of clinical competencies

Other RequirementsEssential

• Demonstrate ability to reflect and learning from situations
• Clear examples of co-operative team working
• Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding of self awareness
• Evidence of post registration learning and development

Equal OpportunitiesEssential

• An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities

Expected salary

£31049 – 37796 per year

Location

Bognor Regis, West Sussex

Job date

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 03:38:47 GMT

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