Job summary You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care forService Users within the WICU community ward. You will provide high quality care that meets theneeds of Service Users who require an inpatient bed to either avoid hospital admission, forrehabilitation, or further assessment of their nursing needs which can include managing complicatedlong-term conditions, recognition and response to deterioration and care towards the end of life. You will also contribute to the development of a positive working environment, demonstratingSCARF principals and be committed to the development of yourself and others. Please note there are new changes to recent visa rules from 9th April 2025, the eligibility requirements for a sponsorship has changed. Before submitting your application, please check out below link for further information regarding the qualifications or salary requirement for you to qualify for a worker sponsorship: New rules to prioritise recruiting care workers in England - GOV.UK Main duties of the job To provide skilled, effective and evidence-based nursing care to service users. To provide care and attention to the needs of vulnerable adults. Including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. To have a good understanding of what has led to a person requiring our service, what needs to be done to get them home and taking a pro-active approach to discharge planning. To ensure that all care plans in the ward are completed, up to date and evaluated regularly. To liaise with, and refer to, all those involved in the delivery of care to ensure adequate care and support for service users. To undertake assessments for deteriorating patient, continence, management of falls assessment and prevention, pressure ulcer prevention and management, medicines management. To undertake nutritional assessments and advise and support people with their nutritional needs e.g. thickened fluids and special diets To work with older people with intermediate care needs providing a rehabilitative approach to care, which promotes maximum independence. To undertake Mental Capacity Assessments within your scope of practice, recording and acting on these according to Trust guidance. *Please note that the use of AI is monitored and if used in your application must be declared* Interviews will be taken place in a face to face format About us Join Our Team at WICU as a Community Ward Nurse - Make a Real Difference! Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse ready to provide high-quality, holistic care? We're looking for a dedicated nurse to join our WICU community ward, supporting patients who need inpatient care for rehabilitation, assessment, or to avoid hospital admission. We are looking for a nurse who is- Experienced in nursing vulnerable adults and older people with intermediate care needs Committed to promoting independence and enhancing patient wellbeing Skilled at using electronic patient records and systems A strong communicator who thrives in a positive, team-focused environment What You'll Do Deliver exceptional nursing care to patients with complex long-term conditions Collaborate with patients, families, and a multi-disciplinary team to enable people to leave hospital safely Conduct key assessments including patient deterioration, mental capacity and continuing healthcare checklists Support and teach colleagues, students, patients, and carers Work within local and national guidelines to ensure safe, evidence based and dignified care Apply today to join our passionate community nursing team! Details Date posted 24 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 333-D-MK-CM-1157 Job locations Windsor intermediate care unit Whalley Drive BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES MK36EN Job description Job responsibilities To provide skilled, effective and evidence-based nursing care to service users. To promote the participation of service users and relatives in assessments and care planning. To provide care and attention to the needs of vulnerable adults. Including assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation of care. To have a good understanding of what has led to a person requiring our service, what needs to bedone to get them home and taking a pro-active approach towards discharge planning according tolocal policy. To ensure that all care plans in the ward are completed, up to date and evaluated regularly. To participate in weekly multi-disciplinary clinical reviews. To liaise with, and refer to, all those involved in the delivery of care to ensure adequate care andsupport for service users. To identify and record all incidents and concerns and report back to the Ward Manager. To ensure the safe handling of body fluids and contaminated sharps. To undertake assessments such as; assessment of the deteriorating patient, continenceassessment and management of falls assessment and prevention, pressure ulcer prevention andmanagement, medicines management. To undertake MUST nutritional assessments and advise and support people with theirnutritional needs e.g. thickened fluids and special diets under the guidance of the specialistdietitian. To provide a teaching role for colleagues, students, service users and carers. To work in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Trust policies and guidelines tomaintain accurate and detailed recorded records and recognise legal and ethical issues. To work with older people with intermediate care needs providing a rehabilitative approach tocare, which promotes maximum independence. To undertake Mental Capacity Assessments within your scope of practice, recording and acting onthese according to Trust guidance. To be alert to the needs of adults at risk, identifying risk of possible harm and taking appropriate safeguarding action as required. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records using the Electronic Patient Record system andElectronic Prescribing on Systmone Job description Job responsibilities To provide skilled, effective and evidence-based nursing care to service users. To promote the participation of service users and relatives in assessments and care planning. To provide care and attention to the needs of vulnerable adults. Including assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation of care. To have a good understanding of what has led to a person requiring our service, what needs to bedone to get them home and taking a pro-active approach towards discharge planning according tolocal policy. To ensure that all care plans in the ward are completed, up to date and evaluated regularly. To participate in weekly multi-disciplinary clinical reviews. To liaise with, and refer to, all those involved in the delivery of care to ensure adequate care andsupport for service users. To identify and record all incidents and concerns and report back to the Ward Manager. To ensure the safe handling of body fluids and contaminated sharps. To undertake assessments such as; assessment of the deteriorating patient, continenceassessment and management of falls assessment and prevention, pressure ulcer prevention andmanagement, medicines management. To undertake MUST nutritional assessments and advise and support people with theirnutritional needs e.g. thickened fluids and special diets under the guidance of the specialistdietitian. To provide a teaching role for colleagues, students, service users and carers. To work in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Trust policies and guidelines tomaintain accurate and detailed recorded records and recognise legal and ethical issues. To work with older people with intermediate care needs providing a rehabilitative approach tocare, which promotes maximum independence. To undertake Mental Capacity Assessments within your scope of practice, recording and acting onthese according to Trust guidance. To be alert to the needs of adults at risk, identifying risk of possible harm and taking appropriate safeguarding action as required. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records using the Electronic Patient Record system andElectronic Prescribing on Systmone Person Specification Other Essential Ability to work over a 247 service Qualifications Essential Is an RN (adult) on the current UK NMC register Evidences ongoing CPD Has a BSc Nursing (adult) Degree or equivalent qualification Knowledge Essential Demonstrates an understating of Intermediate Care and Rehabilitation Is able to demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care to meet the needs of the service users Shows effective communication at all times Understands and refers to relevant local and national policy and guidance relevant to the care of the older person, and intermediate care Has sound IT skills and can work across multiple systems Experience Essential Has experience of Interprofessional working Desirable Has experience of working within an intermediate care setting, or a ward setting Person Specification Other Essential Ability to work over a 247 service Qualifications Essential Is an RN (adult) on the current UK NMC register Evidences ongoing CPD Has a BSc Nursing (adult) Degree or equivalent qualification Knowledge Essential Demonstrates an understating of Intermediate Care and Rehabilitation Is able to demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care to meet the needs of the service users Shows effective communication at all times Understands and refers to relevant local and national policy and guidance relevant to the care of the older person, and intermediate care Has sound IT skills and can work across multiple systems Experience Essential Has experience of Interprofessional working Desirable Has experience of working within an intermediate care setting, or a ward setting 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). 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. 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). Employer details Employer name Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address Windsor intermediate care unit Whalley Drive BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES MK36EN Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address Windsor intermediate care unit Whalley Drive BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES MK36EN Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab). Location : Windsor intermediate care unit, Whalley Drive, MK36EN BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES, United Kingdom
