Job Description

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic nurse ready to make a meaningful impact? Howard Ward at Bedford Hospital is offering an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Staff Nurse to become part of our dynamic and supportive team.



We're seeking someone who brings reliability, compassion, and a proactive spirit to their practice. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding holistic care and thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, we'd love to hear from you.



In this role, you'll play a key part in upholding high clinical standards and shaping the future of care delivery on the ward. You'll need to bring energy, drive, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. A strong track record of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) will be highly valued, as will your ability to lead and adapt through change with sensitivity and confidence.



Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, along with a desire to mentor and inspire others within the team. While we offer a robust learning and development framework, we also value the experience and skills you bring with you to help make your time with us a true success.



For a detailed breakdown of the role and person specification, please refer to the attached .



The post-holder is responsible for direct clinical care for individual patients and groups of patients within their area of work. This includes the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care from admission to discharge. The post holder is expected to take charge of a ward, following an agreed development period and also be responsible for staff and resources in the absence of the ward manager or deputy. The post holder is expected to supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including pre and post registration students.



The post holder will be required to work in rotation in all ward areas within the division of surgery and anaesthetics for clinical development or service needs. This includes allocation to the admission and discharge facility. The post holder will be required to work shifts throughout the 24hour period.



Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.



Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.



Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.



The and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities



Ensure that self and other professionals adhere to infection control best and planning and delivering care to patients.



Maintain accurate and clear documentation of all nursing care and communication with the multidisciplinary team.



Communicate with patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, providing information regarding care and progress as required.



Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure clinical care is optimised from admission to discharge.



Facilitate discharge of patients to enable safe, appropriate and timely discharge with suitable ongoing arrangements for care needs.



Communicate effectively with the matron, bed management team and discharge coordinators to optimise use of inpatient beds.