Staff Nurse

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.

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Job overview

1. 5 hours per week (Days, Nights, Bank Holidays and Unsocial Hours)

Permanent

Interview Date: 30th April 2026

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.**

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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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"We welcome applications from Registered Nurses who have completed their preceptorship, ideally with surgical experience"

Responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a specified group of patients as delegated by senior nursing staff, involving patients and carers where appropriate.

Acts as a team leader, delegating appropriate tasks and supervising the standard of care delivered by unqualified staff and learner nurses in the ward team.

We are looking to recruit Post Preceptorship Registered Nurses with experience or an interest in Surgery.

1. 1 Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
2. 2 Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
3. 3 Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
4. 4 Manage a group of patients throughout a shift as delegated by nurse charge.
5. 5 Working within the N.M.C Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising limits of their competence.

Working for our organisation

Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

1. 0 Clinical
2. 1 Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
3. 2 Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
4. 3 Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
5. 4 Manage a group of patients throughout a shift as delegated by nurse charge.
6. 5 Working within the N.M.C Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising limits of their competence
7. 0. Managerial
8. 1 In the absence of senior colleagues manages the Ward/Department on occasions without direct supervision when competent to do so.
9. 2 Use computerised systems to support the provision of patient care and treatment.
10. 3 Work within Clinical Governance Standards and Trust Policies.
11. 4 Ensure that concerns and complaints from patients, visitors or colleagues are resolved where possible and reported to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
12. 5 To be conversant with all Trust Emergency Procedures.
13. 6 Comply with Trust Manual Handling Policy.
14. 0 Education and Training
15. 1 With the support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse maintains personal and professional development in line with the N.M.C. requirements.
16. 2 Participates in the supervision and professional development of Health Care Support Workers and Learner Nurses.
17. 3 Participate in audits to monitor the standards of patient care.
18. 4 Participates in the Trust’s appraisal System
19. 5 To take responsibility for own personal development raising any training requirements.
20. 0 Professional
21. 1 Ensures that the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is informed of any professional concerns at the earliest opportunity.
22. 2 Ensure that requirements for NMC Registration are adhered to.
23. 3 Ensures current registration with NMC.

• Liaises with Ward/Department Team, other Wards and Departments as appropriate to ensure patients receive optimum care.

• Frequent exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Responsible for identifying risks, assisting and managing risk assessment in line with Trust policy.

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

• Undertake wide experience during training in an acute setting
• Able to demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills and expertise
• Demonstrates the use of evidence-based practice in the implementation of change
• Knowledge and application of NMC Code of Conduct

• Evidence of Research or Clinical Audit

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

• NMC Registered
• Nursing Degree/ Diploma
• Post qualification preceptorship completed

• Post graduate qualification/ Evidence of continuous professional development
• Evidence of teaching/ supporting others

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to have positive working relationships
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
• Experience of using evidence-based practice
• To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic
• Ability to motivate self/ others
• Good organisational skills Shift working required

Other

• Flexible to meet changing needs of the Trust
• Able to work a variety of shift patterns

Please note:

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages via the NHS Jobs website. Furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any emails/messages sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.

By applying for this post you are consenting to George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system, TRAC.

The Job application data you provide will be used to assess your application for employment at GEH, to verify your information and conduct reference checks, and to communicate with you. If you accept employment with GEH, the information collected will become part of your employment record and will be used for employment purposes.

All information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only and processed in a lawful, fair and transparent manner.

Other:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application.

In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites.

We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion.