Job summaryStaff Nurses are responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care. They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a group of patients. With experience, they may be expected to take charge of the ward/department regularly in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
Main duties of the jobPlease see attached Job description for full details of role and personal specification
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.About us#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We 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.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
DetailsDate posted: 26 August 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: Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number: 179-8199281-M
Job locations: West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description for full details of role and personal specification
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 SpecificationEducation and qualificationsEssential- NMC Registration or Newly Qualified
- Preparation for Mentorship
- BLS trained
Desirable- ILS trained
- A1 Assessor course
Experience and knowledgeEssential- Willingness to share knowledge
- Awareness of current political/professional issues
- Demonstrates awareness of the 6C's, Trust values and Patients First Service Standards
- Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Previous acute experience within the NHS
- Demonstrates experience managing deteriorating patients
Skills and abilitiesEssential- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work to clear guidelines and within role boundaries
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proficient IT skills
- Proficient in accurate, objective documentation and clinical hand- over of patients
- Communicates clearly in writing, verbally and using the telephone
- Accurate with attention to detail
- Able to recognise and manage deteriorating patients and to escalate concerns
- Knowledge of Ambulatory Care Centre and clinical pathways
- Cannulation competent
- IV Drug administration trained
- Proficient with E-Care
- Venipuncture competent
Desirable- Knowledge of Ambulatory Care same day emergency care Centre and clinical pathways
Personal qualitiesEssential- Team worker, who is able to prioritise effectively
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties
- Awareness of own limitations
- Ability to use initiative, referring key decisions as appropriate and understanding aim limitations
- Attention to detail
- Polite, respectful and professional attitude and behaviors towards staff members, patients and relatives
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. 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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer detailsEmployer name: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address: West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, Monica Alexandra Sousa Magalhaes, monica.magalhaes@wsh.nhs.uk, 01284714139
