Job summaryWe are looking for a compassionate Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our friendly and supportive Diabetes and Endocrinology ward.
The ward provides care for patients with a wide range of acute and complex medical conditions, alongside specialist care for people living with diabetes and endocrine disorders. This provides an excellent opportunity to develop broad acute medical nursing skills while gaining specialist knowledge and experience in diabetes care.
You will work within an experienced multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective and individualised care throughout the patient journey, from admission and assessment through to treatment, recovery and discharge.
Previous diabetes experience is not essential. We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified nurses who are motivated to learn, develop their clinical skills and contribute positively to our team.
We offer a supportive working environment with induction, preceptorship where appropriate, ongoing education and opportunities to develop specialist knowledge and clinical competence.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate safe, effective and individualised nursing care for patients with a range of acute medical, diabetes and endocrine conditions. Experience of VRII/FRII is advantageous.
You will be responsible for an allocated group of patients, prioritising care according to clinical need and recognising and escalating deterioration appropriately. You will administer medications safely, develop competence in diabetes and insulin management and support patients to understand and participate in the management of their condition.
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to treatment planning, complex discharge planning and safe and timely patient flow. You will communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues and maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation.
As your experience develops, you will support the coordination of the ward, supervise and support nursing assistants and students, and contribute to the development of less experienced colleagues.
You will maintain high standards of fundamental nursing care, infection prevention, safeguarding, pressure-area care and falls prevention, while actively contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement, audit and learning from incidents and patient feedback.
About usWe are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.
At West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust we provide:
- NHS/Blue Light Discounts
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long Service awards
- Recognition Awards - Putting you First and STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition)
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eye Test Reimbursement
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DetailsDate posted: 09 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 179-8256544-M
Job locations: West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesFor full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person SpecificationExperience and knowledgeEssential- Experience of working in an inpatient environment
- Evidence of continuous Professional Development
Skills and abilitiesEssential- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work calmly in a busy environment
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Team player, able to problem solve and meet team objectives
- Confident to work under own initiative
- Good IT skills
- Understands the importance of patient confidentiality and Data Protection
- Accurate with attention to detail
- Supports patient and staff equality and diversity
- Ability to provide patients with an environment which supports privacy and dignity
- An awareness of current political and professional issues
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and their relatives
Education and qualificationsEssential- NMC Registration or newly Qualified
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- RGN Degree / Diploma
- Recent previous acute experience within the NHS
Personal qualitiesEssential- Flexible approach to working hours/duties to meet the needs of the service
- Motivated to deliver a high quality service
- Willing to undertake further education and training to benefit the department.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer name: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address: West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Clinical Manager G3, Sarah Monksfield, sarah.monksfield@wsh.nhs.uk, 01284712722
