A bank registered general nurse post with the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, which runs physical health, mental health and ambulance services across the island. The work centres on assessing patients, monitoring vital signs, giving medicines and managing wounds and recovery after surgery, alongside health education and support for patients and their families. The trust is the only fully integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance provider in England. At least six months of recent NHS nursing experience and NMC registration decide fit.
What the job involves
- Assess patient conditions, monitor vital signs and track recovery progress
- Administer medications, give injections and assist in minor procedures
- Manage wound care and post-surgical recovery
- Support patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma or hypertension
- Give guidance on immunisations, smoking cessation, weight management and preventative screening
- Provide health education and emotional support to patients and families
- Work with doctors, therapists and multidisciplinary teams to update care plans
- Keep accurate, confidential clinical records
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in adult nursing
Registration & licences
- Valid NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse or Adult Nurse
Experience
- At least 6 months' experience in the relevant role at the NHS within the last 3 years
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to accurately assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care pathways
- Proficiency in vital signs monitoring, wound management, infection control and safe medication or IV administration
- Clear verbal and written communication, including delivering sensitive or distressing news
- Capacity to prioritise competing clinical tasks, manage caseloads and work in high-acuity or fast-paced settings
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
