Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as a Band 5 Staff Nurse.
If you have recently qualified or are due to qualify as a student Nurse or RNDA between January and March 2026 then we would welcome an application from you.
The successful applicants will be an NMC Registered Nurse, with an Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing studies, and have an ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills.
Main duties of the job
The applicant will need to be fully flexible to work across both sites to support service need. They will be required to work weekends and some bank holidays. There will be opportunities cross UHD.
This role will require a Valid UK NMC registration
Base Location: UHD
Interview Date: 29th November 2025
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the post holder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and condition
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse - student nurses & RNDA's due to quality in Jan to Mar 2026.
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing studies.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of deteriorating patient within the clinical setting.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to travel within the geographical areas as required by the service/requirements of the post.
- Able to work cross site.
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication using a variety of methods.
- Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information to patients, carers and significant others.
Desirable
- Organisation and planning skills.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse - student nurses & RNDA's due to quality in Jan to Mar 2026.
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing studies.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of deteriorating patient within the clinical setting.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to travel within the geographical areas as required by the service/requirements of the post.
- Able to work cross site.
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication using a variety of methods.
- Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information to patients, carers and significant others.
Desirable
- Organisation and planning skills.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
