Staff Nurse - F7

The closing date is 11 August 2026

Job summary
We have a very exciting opportunity for Band 5 Registered Nurses to come and work within our passionate team here on Ward F7, where we believe that an open, honest, approachable and transparent environment, together with amazing teamwork is the key to happy staff and good, safe patient care.

F7 is a fast paced, 34 bedded Short Stay Acute Medical Ward, responsible for maximising patient flow within the hospital. We receive patients from the Acute Assessment Unit and Emergency Department with a diverse range of medical conditions.

F7 is also one of the designated ward areas for Non-Invasive Ventilation, High Flow Oxygen and Chest Drains and as a Registered Nurse on F7, you will have the opportunity to undertake training in these skills in order to care for these patients.

We strongly believe in encouraging staff members to meet their full potential and support growth and development of all of our staff.

We believe that compassionate leadership and good communication is vital in creating a strong, close ward team, promoting teamwork and best, safe, quality care for our patients.

About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year (Per Annum, Pro Rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registration or Newly Qualified
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• BLS trained
• Preparation for Mentorship

Desirable

• Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent.
• ILS

Experience and knowledge
Essential

• Acute NHS general nursing experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute environment

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work calmly in a busy environment
• Team player, able to problem solve and meet team objectives
• Good IT skills
• Confident to work under own initiative
• Understands the importance of patient confidentiality and Data Protection
• Supports patient and staff equality and diversity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to provide patients with an environment which supports privacy and dignity
• An awareness of current political and professional issues
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and their relatives

Desirable

• None listed

Personal qualities
Essential

• Evidence of good attendance and time keeping and attendance.
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties
• Team player
• Communication skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Committed to delivering a high-quality service.
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives.

Desirable

• Academically interested

Teaching And Research/Audit
Essential

• Willingness to share knowledge.
• Awareness of current political/professional issues
• Willingness to undertake preparation for mentorship module.
• Research aware

Desirable

• Previous mentorship experience.
• Experience in audit/research activities

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 (Apply through our website).

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 (Apply through our website).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (Apply through our website).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Alison Devlin
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