Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Band 5 - Bank Registered General Nurse - Portsmouth

The closing date is 20 November 2026

Job summary
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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are searching for an experienced and passionate Band 5 General Nurse to join their highly skilled team.

Main duties of the job
As a General Nurse, you will assess patient conditions, monitor vital signs, administer prescribed medications, and manage wound care or post-surgical recovery. Working closely with doctors, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide vital health education and emotional support to patients and their families while keeping accurate clinical records.

About us
The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital. We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast and you may have seen us on the TV series Nurses on the Ward. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £22.34 to £35.74 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: C8192-26-0632
Job locations: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Evaluate physical and emotional conditions, record vital signs, and monitor recovery progress.
• Clinical Care: Administer medications, perform injections, manage dressings, and assist in minor procedures.
• Chronic Disease Management: Support patients managing long-term conditions like diabetes, asthma, or hypertension.
• Health Promotion: Offer guidance on immunisations, smoking cessation, weight management, and preventative screening.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate with doctors and healthcare staff to update care plans and maintain confidential records.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Valid registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Adult Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Degree or diploma in adult nursing.

Experience
Essential

• At least 6 months experience in the relevant role at the NHS within the last 3 years.
• Ability to accurately assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care pathways.
• Proficiency in vital signs monitoring, wound management, infection control, and safe medication or intravenous (IV) administration.
• Clear verbal and written skills to impart sensitive or distressing news, update medical records, and liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
• Capacity to prioritize competing clinical tasks, manage caseloads, and adapt to high-acuity or fast-paced environments.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Charli Martin, charli.martin@bankpartners.co.uk

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