Job summary
Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day
We are looking for compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Registered Nurses to join our dedicated nursing teams across a number of specialties. This is an exciting opportunity for newly qualified nurses who hold an NMC PIN and also experienced practitioners seeking to develop their careers within a supportive and inclusive NHS environment. We have permanent posts and fixed-term contract opportunities available.
As a Band 5 Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality care, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate treatment throughout their healthcare journey.
If you are shortlisted you will be invited to an Assessment Centre which will be held on Monday 16th November 2026. If you then achieve the qualifying score in both assessments (this includes a 1 hour written drug knowledge paper and a 15 minute OSCE style practical test), you will progress to an interview taking place on the same day. You will need to attend in person on the day and unfortunately we cannot offer an alternative date.
Please indicate in your Supporting Information which is your preferred area of work. You will also be given an opportunity to provide this information via a QR code at the Assessment Centre if you are successfully shortlisted.
You will need to be available to commence in post no later than 1st March 2027.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care. They will work closely with the department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff and service development within the department / ward environment.
They will carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient carry out procedures to a high standard, supervise junior qualified and / or unqualified staff including student nurses whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
Details
- Date posted: 02 November 2026
- Closing date: 09 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 418-NU07191-JB
- Job locations: Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must be able to actively demonstrate and proactively deliver effective and personal care, which is safe for the patients, in a calm and compassionate manner to every patient, every time. This should be at the core of all planning which actively involves the patient and where appropriate, their relatives or carers. The post holder must show the ability to escalate areas of interprofessional and multiagency care concerns to the Ward manager, Matron or Deputy/Chief Nurse in a timely manner.
Please also refer to the full Job Description and Personal Specification documents attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Acute Registered Nurse with the NMC
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use computers and software such as Word/Excel or the equivalent
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
- Competent in the administration of intravenous medication
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of further education, training and on-going learning
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values - We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone and to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required and you must be able to travel to Bedford Borough Hall for your Induction. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Employer details
- Employer name: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/