Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our team on Ward 2, Dewsbury & District Hospital. Ward 2 is a 33 bedded unit, caring for elderly patients who no longer have a medical Reason to Reside in hospital, and are awaiting discharge planning before leaving hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated registered nurse with a passion for providing high standards of care and patient experience.
Main duties of the job
The primary aim of the role is to provide effective patient centred care by performing individual assessment of care needs, developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care that meet the needs of the patient and their families/carers. Manage and ensure discharge planning is progressing, by working with the discharge, therapy and social worker teams to prevent delays in discharge, and ensure patients are being discharged to the most appropriate place for their needs.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Details
Date posted
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
000316
Job locations
Dewsbury District Hospital
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF13 4HS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key requirements

• Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patient's carers and staff.
• Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team.
• Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
• Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
• Maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
• Participating in the individual performance review process.
• Participating in Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate
• Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the Trust's Nursing Charter standards.
• Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
• Contributing to the Trust's Shared Leadership process.
• Striving for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
• Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed at improving patient care.

• Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patient's carers and staff.
• Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team.
• Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
• Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
• Maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
• Participating in the individual performance review process.
• Participating in Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate
• Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the Trust's Nursing Charter standards.
• Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
• Contributing to the Trust's Shared Leadership process.
• Striving for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
• Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed at improving patient care.

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• Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).