VISSPO
Registered Nurse -Elective Surgery (Band 5)
Requirements
Applicants must hold current UK NMC registration and a diploma-level qualification or equivalent, and demonstrate clinical competence, communication and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of health and safety and NHS guidance. Recent acute inpatient experience, a nursing or healthcare degree, teaching qualifications, and IV or phlebotomy skills are desirable.
Job Description
The postholder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to teach junior staff, both qualified and unqualified. expected to take charge of a Ward or Department. When designated is
To assess, plan, implement and assist with the evaluation of individual programmes of care for the acutely ill medical patient.
Offer advice and support to the patient's families and friends responding to their individual needs.
Communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care.
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance 'Understanding the new NHS'.
Main duties of the job
- Liaises with senior colleagues to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual plans of care for the acutely patient.
Maintain a safe environment in the ward area.
Demonstrate professional accountability and works within own limitations.
Maintain accurate legal records of care using care planning and Airedale General Hospital Trust's documentation.
Demonstrate thorough and concise verbal handover which reflects the care and treatment given to the patient over the course of the shift.
Respect the need for confidentiality and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Offer help and advice to the patient's family/friends responding to their individual needs in a caring and supportive manner.
Develop scope of professional practice to administer intravenous medications.
Communicate readily with the nurse-in-charge of the shift, regarding the patient's care and condition.
Integrate within the team and promote a team approach to working.
Keep the senior nurse informed of untoward incidents/events and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with the Trust's policies.
Participate in the preceptorship and in-service training programme.
Identify individual learning needs at appraisal and contribute to a personal development plan.
Demonstrates a commitment to self-development.
About Us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number
423-8327806
Job locations
Airedale General Hospital
Steeton road
Keighley
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To act as a mentor and support to junior staff members, responsible for the orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior and student nurse, in conjunction with Line Manager and Practice Development Staff To act as a mentor to students undertaking further education as requested, ensuring a positive learning experience and facilitating the development of their clinical skills To act as a positive role model to junior staff members. Particular emphasis on adherence to the Right Care Values and Behaviours; ensuring that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and to main patientconfidentiality at all times Empower and support junior staff to be accountable for their own practice and undertake the role of the named nurse/primary nurse. Develop nurses to undertake duties under the Scope of Professional Practice, whilst developing oneself towards nurse practitioner status. Participate in the Staff Development Review system, assisting staff to take every opportunity to develop knowledge and skills.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To act as a mentor and support to junior staff members, responsible for the orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior and student nurse, in conjunction with Line Manager and Practice Development Staff To act as a mentor to students undertaking further education as requested, ensuring a positive learning experience and facilitating the development of their clinical skills To act as a positive role model to junior staff members. Particular emphasis on adherence to the Right Care Values and Behaviours; ensuring that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and to main patientconfidentiality at all times Empower and support junior staff to be accountable for their own practice and undertake the role of the named nurse/primary nurse. Develop nurses to undertake duties under the Scope of Professional Practice, whilst developing oneself towards nurse practitioner status. Participate in the Staff Development Review system, assisting staff to take every opportunity to develop knowledge and skills.
Person Specification
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Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Studied to Diploma level or equivalent
- Degree in Healthcare/Nursing studies
- Completed 6 months Preceptorship period following registration
- Recognised teaching qualification for example SLIP/ ENB 998D32/D33
Experience
Desirable
- Recent, relevant post qualification experience of working in an NHS acute in patient area
- Recent experience at a band 5 within an acute hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Skilled clinician
- Excellent communicator
- Good interpersonal skills
- Can lead by example and demonstrate teaching and coaching skills
- IV & phlebotomy skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues
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Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Steeton road
Keighley
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Steeton road
Keighley
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
- Liaises with senior colleagues to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual plans of care for the acutely patient.
Maintain a safe environment in the ward area.
Demonstrate professional accountability and works within own limitations.
Maintain accurate legal records of care using care planning and Airedale General Hospital Trust's documentation.
Demonstrate thorough and concise verbal handover which reflects the care and treatment given to the patient over the course of the shift.
Respect the need for confidentiality and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Offer help and advice to the patient's family/friends responding to their individual needs in a caring and supportive manner.
Develop scope of professional practice to administer intravenous medications.
Communicate readily with the nurse-in-charge of the shift, regarding the patient's care and condition.
Integrate within the team and promote a team approach to working.
Keep the senior nurse informed of untoward incidents/events and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with the Trust's policies.
Participate in the preceptorship and in-service training programme.
Identify individual learning needs at appraisal and contribute to a personal development plan.
Demonstrates a commitment to self-development.
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Steeton road
Keighley
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Steeton road
Keighley
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Education
Skills
About VISSPO
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