Staff nurse
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
The Short Stay Ward provides assessment, treatment and nursing care for patients who are expected to require a brief hospital admission, usually for u...
Short Stay Ward Responsibilities
The post holder will
Support timely assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients on a short stay pathway.
Work collaboratively with doctors, therapists, discharge teams, pharmacists, site teams and community services to reduce unnecessary delays.
Participate in board rounds, ward rounds and multidisciplinary discussions, providing clear nursing updates and raising concerns.
Help identify barriers to discharge and escalate these appropriately.
Support patients and families to understand plans of care, expected discharge arrangements and follow-up requirements.
Maintain awareness of patient flow pressures while ensuring that safety and quality of care remain the priority.
- **Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Diploma qualification
Desirable
- ILS/PILS/TILS or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels. (2) Ability to prioritise workload (2) Attention to detail (2)
- Recent post registration demonstrable experience of working within an acute care environment
- Understanding of general omedical/surgical conditions
- Full understanding of the Band 5 responsibilities and accountability
- Has completed preceptorship programme
- Proven knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience working within the Emergency Department setting
- Demonstrable experience of managing a clinical area
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
- Empathy when giving sensitive information
- Standard keyboard skills/computer literacy to access and input into Patient Information Systems, word processing and use of email
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Cannulation and venepuncture
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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