Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Ward 52

The closing date is 10 February 2026

Job summary

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our inclusive and proactive team on Ward 52. Whether you're newly qualified, returning to practice, or currently working in an alternative healthcare environment, we welcome your application.

Ward 52 is a dynamic, 24-bedded medical health care of the elderly ward, which specialises in dementia care, known for its fast-paced environment and strong team ethos. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues and a leadership team committed to professional development and high standards of patient care.

As part of a CQC-rated 'Good' acute trust, this is an exciting time to come on board as we continue our journey towards Outstanding. If you are a team player who is passionate about delivering excellent, patient-centred care at all times - we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for sponsorship to find out which roles are eligible for sponsorship please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK

Home Office guidance has changed as of the 9th April, anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

214-MED-7624816-A

Job locations

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in-Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within hcop

Contractual Requirements

Essential

  • Continued Professional Development.
  • Regular Attendance.
  • Ability to work flexibly within working hours of ward/department.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy.

Further Training

Desirable

  • Cannulation and venepuncture
  • Supporting students

Qualifications

Essential

  • First Level Registered Nurse

Knowledge

Essential

  • Well developed communication skills and time management
  • Effective organisational abilities.
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within hcop

Contractual Requirements

Essential

  • Continued Professional Development.
  • Regular Attendance.
  • Ability to work flexibly within working hours of ward/department.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy.

Further Training

Desirable

  • Cannulation and venepuncture
  • Supporting students

Qualifications

Essential

  • First Level Registered Nurse

Knowledge

Essential

  • Well developed communication skills and time management
  • Effective organisational abilities.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in-Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in-Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Ward Leader

Lisa McMullan

lisa.mcmullan@nhs.net

01623622515

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

214-MED-7624816-A

Job locations

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in-Ashfield

NG17 4JL


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