Band 5 Staff Nurse - Cohort 2026

Interviews and Assessment will take place on 30th October 2026.

• Please note that this post will close once we have received sufficient applications
• Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Applicants who already hold a visa that allows them to work in the UK are welcome to apply. However, the Trust will not be able to offer sponsorship once that visa expires.* As a Band 5 Staff Nurse you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to adults presenting with a wide range of acute medical conditions. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based nursing care, ensuring patients receive timely assessment, treatment and appropriate discharge planning. You will care for patients with varying levels of acuity, requiring excellent clinical assessment skills, sound judgement and the ability to prioritise and manage a dynamic workload. You will be expected to work collaboratively with medical staff, allied health professionals, discharge teams and community services to facilitate safe, effective and efficient patient care. You will actively contribute to maintaining patient safety, promoting clinical excellence and ensuring compliance with Trust policies, professional standards and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code. As a Band 5 Staff Nurse you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients requiring urgent assessment and treatment. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care throughout their admission. Your Main Duties Will Include
• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised nursing care for patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions.
• Undertaking comprehensive patient assessments, recognising signs of deterioration and escalating concerns promptly using appropriate clinical pathways.
• Administering medicines and intravenous therapies safely and in accordance with Trust policies and the NMC Code.
• Monitoring, recording and accurately documenting patient observations, care plans and clinical interventions using electronic patient record systems.
• Working collaboratively with medical staff, allied health professionals and community teams to support timely assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
• Promoting patient safety by adhering to infection prevention and control standards, safeguarding procedures and medicines management policies.
• Supporting patients and their families by providing clear communication, education and emotional support throughout their hospital stay.
• Acting as an advocate for patients, ensuring dignity, privacy and respect are maintained at all times.
• Participating in the supervision and support of student nurses, healthcare support workers and newly appointed staff.
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives, incident reporting and the implementation of learning to enhance patient care.
• Maintaining professional registration and demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development, mandatory training and evidence-based practice.
• Working flexibly across a 24-hour service, including weekends, bank holidays and night shifts, to meet the needs of the service. Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country – close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital. We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services. Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance. -Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 – Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year. -HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019. Trust Values Kingston And Richmond Foundation Trust Has Four Key Values And We Want To Employ And Work With People Who Share These Values And Demonstrate Behaviours That Support Them. They Are
• Compassionate
• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Inspiring For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Teodirico Binas Job title: Matron Email address: teodiricobinas@nhs.net Telephone number: 0208934 3327