Band 5 - Registered General Nurse - Isle of Wight

Role summary

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This Band 5 Registered General Nurse role involves delivering safe, compassionate and evidence-based care to patients within Isle of Wight NHS Trust services. Applicants should hold current NMC registration as an Adult Nurse, demonstrate sound clinical assessment and decision-making skills, and understand medicines management, safeguarding, infection prevention and patient documentation. The successful candidate will assess patients, plan and evaluate care, administer treatments, communicate effectively with relatives and multidisciplinary colleagues, and contribute to discharge planning and service improvement. The role requires flexibility for shifts, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. Candidates are expected to maintain professional standards, work calmly in busy environments, protect confidentiality and support a positive patient experience.

About the employer

Isle of Wight NHS Trust provides hospital, community, ambulance and mental health services to residents and visitors across the Isle of Wight. Its main acute hospital is St Mary’s Hospital in Newport, supported by community hospitals, clinics and integrated care services throughout the island. As a key local employer, the Trust works with primary care, social services and other partners to deliver joined-up healthcare in an island setting. Staff typically benefit from NHS terms and conditions, pension arrangements, annual leave, learning opportunities and access to professional development. The Trust values compassionate care, teamwork, patient safety, inclusion and continuous improvement. Working there can offer broad clinical exposure, while the island environment provides a close-knit community and a distinctive lifestyle.

Working in United Kingdom

The Isle of Wight is a scenic island off England’s south coast, reached by ferry from Portsmouth, Southampton or Lymington. Employment is strongest in healthcare, social care, tourism, hospitality, education, retail, marine industries and public services; NHS roles are particularly important because of the island’s year-round population and seasonal visitor demand. Local culture is relaxed and community-oriented, with festivals, sailing, cycling, coastal walks and historic attractions. Lifestyle is generally quieter than on the mainland, although some goods, specialist services and travel require ferry planning. Housing varies considerably by town and can be competitive in popular coastal areas. Overseas nurses normally need NMC registration, English-language evidence and an eligible NHS-sponsored Skilled Worker visa. Before relocating, candidates should confirm sponsorship, transport, accommodation, healthcare registration and ferry commuting costs.