Adult Surgical Nurse - Ward 22
The closing date is 13 April 2026
Job summary
Join our dynamic Surgical Team on Ward 22!
Are you a passionate, motivated Registered Nurse looking to broaden your clinical skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment? Ward 22 at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is looking for enthusiastic nurses to join our multidisciplinary surgical team. This post would not be suitable for newly qualified nurses or those soon-to-qualify.
Ward 22 is a busy, 30-bedded elective and emergency surgical ward that accommodates patients from a wide range of surgical specialities including:
Bariatric Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Upper GI
Urology
Orthopaedics and Trauma
You'll be working alongside specialist teams such as:
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)
Stoma Care Team
Pain Management Team
Nutrition and Dietetics Team.
What We Offer:
Access to clinical development programmes and mentorship
Opportunity to attend study days, training workshops, and in-house courses
A supportive leadership team focused on your professional growth
Exposure to complex surgical pathways and enhanced recovery models
Career progression opportunities within surgery and beyond
What We're Looking For:
A registered nurse with the NMC
Strong commitment to patient-centred care
Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills
Compassion, resilience, and a positive attitude
Main duties of the job
Deliver safe, evidence-based, and compassionate nursing care to patients across various surgical specialties;
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans in collaboration with the MDT
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with Trust policies and NMC guidelines.
Monitor, record, and report changes in patients' condition and escalate concerns promptly.
Work collaboratively with the wider surgical team including the Enhanced Recovery Team, Stoma Team, Pain Team, Nutritionists, and Physiotherapists.
Provide clear and effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
Attend and contribute to handovers, ward rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings.
Ongoing professional development and mandatory training.
Engage with ward-based learning opportunities and specialist study days.
Support and mentor student nurses;
Maintain accurate patient records using electronic and paper systems.
Ensure compliance with Trust policies, infection control standards, and safeguarding practices.
Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct at all times.
Practice in a manner that promotes privacy, dignity, and respect for all patients.
Act as a role model and advocate for high standards of care on the ward.
Contribute to effective bed management, discharge planning, and patient flow.
Assist with the orientation and induction of new staff to the ward.
Report incidents, accidents, and near misses using the Trust's incident reporting system.
About us
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
Details
Date posted
30 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
418-NU73477-JB
Job locations
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
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