The closing date is 15 May 2026
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata
Job summary
We would like to invite you to become part of the Diabetes and Endocrinology team at Avon Ward in South Warwickshire Foundation Trust.
This exciting opportunity is for experienced nurses who are looking to improve their clinical skills and knowledge on a night only contract. Avon Ward is an acute, medical ward which specialises in Diabetes and Endocrinology. We are a busy acute ward, and we work closely with the diabetes care team, providing education and many learning opportunities for staff and patients.
We are a very friendly and welcoming team, who strive to provide the best high-quality care to our patients. You will be fully supported by the Ward Manager and team band 6’s that work regularly on the floor alongside the team, embedding the highest level of nursing skills and care. We strive to promote a friendly and supportive environment where learning from each other is important.
We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals who have excellent communication skills, sharing in the ward’s desire to deliver and develop high standards of quality care. If you have the above qualifications and experience and are currently looking for a new challenge, then we would like to hear from you.
We fully welcome informal visits, where you will have the chance to meet the team that you would be working alongside.
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work
- Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care
- To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives
- To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration
Communication
- Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilizing a range of agreed communication mediums
- Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff
- Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy
Professionalism
- Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act
- To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team
- Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment
- Maintain and develop own professional knowledge
Be aware of and adhere to the Professional Presentation Policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level RGN
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Non-medical prescriber
- IT Skills
Experience
Desirable
- Acute nursing
- Care of older people
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a good understanding of the nursing process
- Able to efficiently plan and allocate work
- Able to manage time effectively
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
- Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity
Desirable
- Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively
- Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to express self clearly and confidently – verbal and written
- Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
- Able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Able to achieve personal objectives
Other job requirements
Essential
- Flexible – can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and evening duties
- Ability to travel independently
- Able to change duties at short notice
- Must be willing to travel across localities
Desirable
- Aware of current NHS issues and priorities
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).
