Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Medical
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-AGB-EMF19712
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey Hospital
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- £32,602 - £39,686 Pro Rata Per Annum inc. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse- Band 5
Band 5
Job overview
Are you a compassionate, motivated nurse who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment where no two days are the same?
Do you want to be part of a forward‑thinking Trust that values teamwork, kindness, and high‑quality patient care?
If so, we’d love to welcome you to the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at the Royal Surrey.
Our AMU is at the heart of our hospital’s emergency and urgent medical care pathway. It’s a dynamic, supportive environment where you’ll develop strong clinical skills, build confidence, and make a meaningful difference to patients at some of their most vulnerable moments.
You’ll work as part of a friendly multi‑disciplinary team that prides itself on delivering safe, compassionate, evidence‑based care. Whether you’re newly qualified or an experienced nurse looking for a fresh challenge, AMU is a fantastic place to consolidate skills, grow professionally, and be part of a team that genuinely supports each other.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse in AMU, you will:
- Provide high‑quality, individualised care to patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions.
- Carry out holistic patient assessments, develop care plans, and deliver safe, effective interventions.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families and the wider multi‑disciplinary team.
- Support junior colleagues, students and healthcare assistants as part of your role.
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to audits, quality improvement, and governance activities.
- Uphold the NMC Code and the Trust’s values—demonstrating integrity, openness and professionalism at all times.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
At Royal Surrey, we are committed to helping you grow. You’ll have access to:
A structured preceptorship programme (for newly qualified nurses).
Continuous professional development opportunities tailored to your goals.
Training in clinical skills such as ECGs, venepuncture, IV additives and more.
Leadership development for those wishing to progress within Acute Medicine.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Are a Registered Nurse (NMC Level 1 or 12).
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a caring, patient‑centred approach.
- Work well under pressure and enjoy a fast‑moving clinical environment.
- Bring enthusiasm, teamwork and a commitment to high standards of care.
- Value diversity, openness and collaborative working.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of recent professional development
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge
- High standards of patient care
- Acute Hospital Experience
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of current issues in acute NHS settings
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling and clinical risk management
- Knowledge of current NHS and professional issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jane Colbourne
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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