Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse
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Staff Nurse
Band 5 Staff Nurse – In-Patient Physical Health Rehabilitation
Brackley Community Hospital, Northamptonshire
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, working over a 24/7 rota basis.
About the Role & Hospital
Brackley Community Hospital is a recent inpatient facility (opened March 2021) located in southern Northamptonshire. The ward is part of a broader multi-service hub, requiring nurses who are adaptive, collaborative, and open to expanding their interdisciplinary working across physical health services and local communities.
Join a highly skilled team comprising:
- Doctors (medics)
- Nurses
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational therapists
All hands are on deck in this ward-based setup, ensuring patients receive personalised care – each in single rooms. The hospital is one of five community hospitals within Northamptonshire, working in concert to share best practice and align care for the local population.
As a Staff Nurse, you’ll be instrumental in shaping this new inpatient hospital and ward team. Your input will shape this emerging environment towards high performance, fostering excellence in care from the very start.
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Core Responsibilities
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse in this in-patient physical health rehabilitation role, you will:
- Assess patients’ healthcare needs and develop tailored care plans reflective of individual requirements.
- Monitor and maintain the quality of care provided throughout the patient journey.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to set and achieve discharge goals.
- Perform key clinical tasks such as:
- Administering complex medication (including intravenous/enteral routes).
- Managing syringe pumps and fluid administration.
- Supporting patients with enteral feeding needs.
- Undertaking complex wound care and catheterisation where required.
- Work closely with the Ward Sister to:
- Manage patient caseloads.
- Supervise and delegation to junior staff.
About Your Employer – Northamptonshire Health Foundation Trust (NHFT)
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NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust. We deliver physical, mental health, and specialist services across hospitals and communities.
Our Vision
We strive to provide compassionate, person-centred care for everyone, regardless of background or circumstances.
A Culture of Growth
At NHFT, we believe in continuous learning to improve patient safety and colleague well-being. We excel with an ‘Outstanding’ rating, driven by:
- Innovation and development
- Encouraging opportunities for staff
Valuing Your Contribution
NHFT is proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer—recognising that reward goes beyond pay. We support financial and mental wellbeing, fostering an environment where colleagues feel:
- Valued
- Empowered
- Equipped to thrive
Next Steps
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, contact:
- Ward Matron: Donna Morris
- Email: donna.morris@nhft.nhs.uk
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