Job overview

There is an exciting opportunity to join ward 37, which is a 38 bedded general surgical ward which offers a bright positive working environment.  We are a team  who work to provide excellence in providing kind, compassionate care. We welcome individuals who demonstrate a professional, conscientious manner and are passionate about nursing. 

We  offer opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of general surgery with many specialities, including vascular, urology, upper GI, colorectal, orthopaedic. We have links with many speciality teams, giving opportunity for learning and to add to your experience.

We offer induction and a period of preceptorship if required. I am  committed to support your career and well-being , welcoming you to a supportive team.  We look forward to meeting you and value your experience and ideas to complement our team .  

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for assessment , planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to our patients . To support their carers and relatives to meet the patient`s physical, spiritual and emotional needs.  

Communicate  in written and verbal forms effectively and clearly. Ensuring a empathetic and compassionate approach to work.  Adhere to agreed trust values and behaviours in daily work. 

Recognise changes in patient`s condition which require the intervention of others and ensure that timely referrals are made and escalation processes are enacted.

Maintain patient safety and record and report adverse and potentially adverse events. Work within trust policy and procedures.

Working for your organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.