Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 04 December 2025

Job summary

Hours: 37.5 per week

If you are a registered nurse committed to providing the best care possible for patients who require an acute medical admission then this job is for you!

Linnet Acute Medical Unit (LAMU) is a 34 bedded unit receiving Medical Patient referrals from ED and MAU. All patients are reviewed by the Acute Medical team before transferring to appropriate inpatient areas. We work closely with multiple teams offering a vast learning experience.

Main duties of the job

We admit patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our aim is for LAMU Patients to stay for up to 72 hours, during which time a management plan is initiated by the Acute Medical Consultant Team.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care to a defined patient group either within the acute hospital. They are responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role. The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursing standards and monitoring of outcomes. The post holder will be expected to continue with their own professional development and support nursing students as part of their own NMC Code of Practice.

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

249-7606289

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised activities of daily living and health needs.

2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.

3. To support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.

4. To ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information, with regard to the patient assessments and clinical details.

5. To act as a role model, ensuring high quality, professional standards are maintained and delivered at all times.

6. To document observations, assessments, results, decisions and actions. Effectively in patients notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers.

7. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines.

8. To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies.

9. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control initiatives.

10. Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g. vulnerable adults.

11. Promote and maintain the dignity and privacy of patients at all times.

12. To participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks.

13. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge and accountability, clinical skills, competencies and professional awareness in accordance with re-evaluation requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.

14. Actively encourage service users & carers for feedback and work with the outpatient team to develop action plans to address issues.

15. To promote best practice and monitor support workers practice.

16. To assist in the orientation and support of new staff and students to the unit, working together as a team.

17. To act as a role model and promote the Trusts STAR values.

Please see attached JD for full responsibilities