About this role
Job summary
We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this post once sufficient candidates have applied.
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding role within dynamic and supportive community hospital wards?
We are excited to offer Band 5 Registered Nurse opportunity at our Community Hospital - Ross-on-Wye. This role will provide an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a community setting, whether you are newly qualified, looking for a new challenge, or seeking to build on existing experience. Our community hospital is easily accessible from Hereford, Worcester, Gloucester, Monmouth, South Wales and surrounding areas, making this an ideal opportunity for those seeking a rewarding role within a beautiful rural setting.
Our community wards deliver high standards of patient-centred care in a close-knit, team-focused environment. You will be part of a progressive and supportive team, where no two days are the same and where compassionate, safe, and effective care is at the heart of everything we do.
Main duties of the job
As a Community Hospital Staff Nurse, you will:
Deliver high-quality, holistic nursing care to patients with a range of medical and rehabilitation needs Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and promote independence Contribute to safe discharge planning and patient flow Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, dignity, and experience Support and engage with patients and families with compassion and professionalism Participate in continuous quality improvement and service development Our wards are fast-paced yet supportive environments, where teamwork and communication are key to delivering excellent care.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South WarwickshireUniversity NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.
More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.
Job description Job responsibilities
Why Join Us?
Supportive and friendly ward teams Opportunities for professional development and career progression A strong culture of learning and continuous improvement Beautiful community hospital settings with a strong local connection A focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential
Time Management of self & others Problem solving Ability to influence at management & team level Good knowledge of Government initiatives or equivalent Advocate for the profession Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people
Desirable
Leadership Experience of Change Management
Education & Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Nurse (part 1-2)
Experience Desirable
Experience within relevant clinical area
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address Ross Wards Ross Community Hospital
Alton Street
Ross On Wye
HR9 5AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)