Registered Nurse

Job Overview

OPUSS Ward is a short stay ward for the care of older people. We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate and motivated full-time flexible band 5 registered nurse.

AS a Band 5 Registered Nurse on the Elderly Care Ward, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate, and person-centred care to older adults, many of whom present with complex medical, cognitive, and social needs. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualised care plans, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote patient well-being, dignity and independence.

This role requires a caring, kind and professional approach, excellent clinical skills and the ability to respond to the changing needs of patients in a busy and sometimes challenging environment.

OPUSS Team is striving for excellence, under strong nurse leadership, we support and promote wellbeing within our Team and strive to develop new staff members to reach their full potential.

Main duties of the job

Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines, acting as a named nurse or key worker for a defined group of patients.

Take Responsibility For

• Assessing care and health education needs
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised care plans, including discharge planning

Gain Experience And Develop Skills In

• Clinical practice
• Facilitation and teaching
• Management and leadership (as appropriate)

Contribute to the delivery of the RUH Nursing Strategy, supporting its objectives through effective communication and participation in clinical supervision.

Act as a mentor, preceptor, facilitator, and role model for less experienced staff, promoting learning and professional development within the team.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work together as one team to make a real difference – for our patients, for each other, and for our community. Whatever your role, your contribution matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we’re proud of.

We’re committed to creating a compassionate, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Our growing staff networks celebrate success, amplify voices, and create opportunities to listen and learn. We champion kindness and civility, embrace diversity, and believe it makes us stronger.

Learning, development, and innovation run through everything we do. We’ll support you to thrive and reach your full potential, with clear pathways for career progression.

Your wellbeing matters to us. Our holistic programme supports physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial health – and yes, we even have a pool!

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurses with NMC Registration
• Has current experience in working in an NHS ward

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate confidence in using electronic patient records
• Up to date with clinical skill

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Ability to mentor or support students nurses or junior staff.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in end-of-life care or advanced care planning

Specifica Skills

Essential criteria

• Knowledge in age-related health conditions and their management, e.g. falls prevention; pressure ulcer prevention; polypharmacy)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrates compassionate; kindness and civility attitude

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in elderly care
• Completion of relevant clinical skills training
• Understanding of discharge planning in elderly care

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description Band 5 OPUSS (PDF, 420.4KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Ana Simoes Job title Senior Sister Email address ***email_hidden*** Telephone number 01225825816

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG