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Registered Nurse - Appley Ward

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Newport, PO30 5TG £32,073 – £39,043 a year Permanent Posted 27 August 2026 Apply by 10 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Newport

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Role description

Job summary

Registered Nurse Band 5

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043

Permanent Position

Part-Time (33 hours per week)

Appley Ward is a 28-bedded medical ward specialising in respiratory medicine, caring for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions. We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team, committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking Registered Nurses to join our team. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about patient-centred care, eager to develop their clinical skills, and ready to contribute to a positive and collaborative ward culture.

As part of Appley Ward, you will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, benefit from strong leadership, and have access to ongoing professional development opportunities to help you grow and thrive in your nursing career.

Main duties of the job

Provide a high-quality standard of care for patients in an environment conducive to learning for all staff.
To ensure that relationships and own behaviour is managed in line with the Trusts competencies.
Take charge of the ward/clinical unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader and deputy.
Act as an advocate for patients at all time, to ensure the highest levels of care are delivered.

About us

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

470-8110722-TSW-1

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of relevant post basic study
Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the ward environment
To be able to demonstrate understanding of current developments in the NHS and their implications for nursing and quality care for patients

Aptitudes

Essential

Professional/role model
Flexible
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation
Can demonstrate the key Core 6, Level 2 Support equality and value diversity Ability to adapt to change within working situation Core 6, Level 2 Support equality and value diversity ? A review at annual appraisal, more frequently where indicated competencies of the Equality and Diversity Policy.
Communicate with patients and relatives demonstrating compassion and a professional approach

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.

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.