Senior Registered Nurse/Practitioner
The closing date is 21 December 2025
Job summary
This role is offered on a fixed term/secondment basis for 12 months.
Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment
Are you a passionate, motivated Staff Nurse/ODP looking to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our busy and committed Day Surgery and Endoscopy team.
Our Unit provided high-quality day case care to both surgical and endoscopic patients in a wide variety of specialities. This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your clinical experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running - confident working independently within the clinical environment whilst also being a strong team player. You'll need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, remain calm under pressure, and consistently deliver care to the highest standards.
Flexibility and leadership are key. We're seeking a candidate with recent experience in perioperative care, who will also bring a background in leading or managing within a clinical setting. You will be forward thinking with the passion and drive to modernise services.
Main duties of the job
Our team is passionate about the quality of care and pride ourselves on delivering care to the highest standards, we are proud that our FFT feedback is outstanding.
Located in the heart of the Cotswolds with easy access to the M5 our site offers free parking to staff and visitors at all times.
- To ensure the efficient running of the Unit in the absence of the Unit Manager
- To maintain high standards of clinical care, ensuring that all actions are carried out with full regard for the safety of patients and staff
- To display strong professional leadership qualities
- To assist the Unit Manager in the leadership and management of the unit which includes the ward, theatre, PACU and endoscopy
- To deputise for delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the Unit Manager
- To act as a mentor to staff and students, including teaching and assessing withing their realm of competence, upholding the philosophy of evidence based practice
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Details
Date posted
09 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
327-25-1034
Job locations
Stroud General Hospital
Trinity Road
Stroud
GL5 2HY
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stroud General Hospital
Trinity Road
Stroud
GL5 2HY
Employer's website
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