Job summary

We are recruiting for dynamic and motivated Band 5 Nurses to join our Specialist Medicine department at the Royal London Hospital.

Specialist Medicine Ward (13D) is a busy ward within the the specialist medicine division specialising in acute medicine, haematology, endocrinology and metabolic medicine.

There is a multidisciplinary approach to care on our ward, where you would be expected to be able to problem solve independently and work collaboratively as part of a wider team. There is scope for professional development through the role of link nurse and the potential to develop leadership and critical care skills with support from the Practice Development Nurse. We also offer the opportunity to attain a CPPD in diabetic care from City University.

Main duties of the job

You should possess excellent communication skills and be committed to delivering safe and compassionate care. We welcome new ideas and strive to constantly improve our delivery of care to patients.

Newly qualified nurses seeking acute medical experience are welcome to apply as well as more experienced nurses wishing to consolidate previous experience and contribute positively to our nursing establishment.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.