Staff Nurse – Band 5
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Staff Nurse – Band 5
Department: Acute Surgical Wards
Salary: £38,961 – £43,905 per annum
Hours of work: 37.5 per week (Internal Rotation to include Days, Nights and Weekends shifts)
Contract Type: Permanent
An exciting opportunity is available for a Staff Nurse, to join our well-established Nursing Team at the prestigious King Edward VII Hospital, working with the vision of delivering excellence in care.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a world-class healthcare environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious hospital that is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and supporting its staff to reach their full potential. If you are a registered nurse who is passionate about making a positive impact on patients’ lives, we want to hear from you.
About Us:
We are a 56-bedded acute hospital specialising in Colorectal, Urology, Orthopaedics, Men’s Health and Women’s Health which is provided by a friendly, professional and supportive team who are focused on being a centre of excellence for a wide variety of surgical procedures and treatments. You will be part of a team that cares for a wide range of surgical patients.
Role Summary:
This position requires a compassionate and dedicated individual who is committed to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care. The Staff Nurse collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while maintaining professional standards and adhering to relevant policies and guidelines.
Our nurse to patient ratio is usually 1:4 which means that we can offer excellent individualised nursing care.
This is the ideal role for a nurse wishing to develop and extend both their clinical and leadership experience in surgical nursing.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan and deliver care to meet patient needs, working closely with the Consultants, nursing colleagues and clerical staff.
- Ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained
- Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan
Skills and Experience:
- Registered General Nurse with valid NMC pin
- A positive, proactive approach and committed to delivering the highest standards of care
- Be able to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
In return we offer:
- Complimentary lunch
- 35 days of Annual Leave (inclusive of bank holidays) that increasing with long service
- Private Healthcare
- Staff Referral scheme
- Company pension scheme
- On-going training and professional development opportunities
- Season Ticket Loan
- Help to buy a bike
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to EdenRed and various discount retail vouchers
- Visa Sponsorship
To apply email your CV to Mita Vadgama – MVadgama@kingedwardvii.co.uk
Please note, if we receive a high level of applications, we may choose to close this advert early. We encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We will only contact those candidates that have been shortlisted for interview.
At King Edward VII’s Hospital, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. We believe that by embracing diversity and fostering inclusion, we will create a workplace that is stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
If you can see yourself as part of this team, and we have a vacancy that suits your skills, we look forward to hearing from you.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Staff Nurse – Band 5 roles across King Edward VII's Hospital's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38,961 - £43,905 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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