Band 5 Registered Nurse

Education / Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration. Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). Completion of Trust mandatory training requirements. Desirable Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification. Venepuncture and cannulation competency. Blood transfusion competency. Intermediate Life Support (ILS) certification. Additional qualification or training in Infection Prevention and Control. Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working in an acute hospital setting. Knowledge of nursing assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation. Understanding of infection prevention and control principles. Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children. Understanding of medicines management and administration. Experience of multidisciplinary team working. Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and patient safety. Desirable Previous experience in an Infectious Diseases, Respiratory, Medical, Tropical Diseases, or High Consequence Infectious Disease setting. Experience in caring for patients requiring isolation nursing. Experience managing patients with communicable infections or complex medical conditions. Experience supervising healthcare assistants, students, or newly qualified nurses. Experience using electronic patient record systems such as Cerner. Skills, Abilities and Attributes Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to assess, prioritise and manage patient care effectively. Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to patient deterioration. Good organisational and time management skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Competent in accurate clinical documentation and record keeping. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. Demonstrates compassion, empathy and respect for patients and colleagues. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Flexible approach to shift work, including weekends, nights and bank holidays. Desirable Leadership potential and ability to support junior staff. Ability to participate in service improvement and quality improvement projects. Experience leading patient education and health promotion activities. Confidence in managing complex infectious disease patients and isolation procedures. Participation in audit, research or evidence-based practice initiatives.