Bank Staff Nurse

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for skilled bank nurses to join the James Paget Hospital

To assess basic and specialist care needs of patients and implement without direct supervision. The nurse should at all times act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and thedevelopment implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward/department area are maintained.Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward/Department Health & Safety Policies are adhered to.Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors.Mentorship support of new staff.Mentorship/support of student nurses.To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training, e.g. IV drug administration, ECG recording.Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs, in accordance with Trust Policy.

Further information can be found on the job description.

About us

Here on the East Coast we enjoy a great place to live and a friendly caring place to work. We are a vibrant University Hospital providing the best possible care to a population of 230,000 residents. Every day, we value the great team work, improving and adapting and taking pride in what we do for your patients. The hospital is known for being a friendly and supportive place to work; a large part of this is due to the teams that work here.

The benefits we offer include:-

Flexible hours to suit you.
Variety of work in all clinical areas.
Paid induction, mandatory updates and ongoing training/CPD.
Access to NHS Pension.
Free uniform.

Date posted

06 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rate per annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

177-BankNurse-Oct23-A

Job locations

James Paget Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our registered nurses make a real difference to patients lives, so whether you are providing skilled nursing care or undertaking advanced clinical tasks, all the time you will be providing continuing compassionate care and support.

As a bank nurse you can be assured that you will be supported and developed in your role.

If you are excited to take the next steps, we are waiting to meet you. You will have an opportunity to work in varied wards and specialties areas.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a bank nurse you can be assured that you will be supported and developed in your role.

If you are excited to take the next steps, we are waiting to meet you. You will have an opportunity to work in varied wards and specialties areas.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Diploma/degree in nursing studies or working towards

Desirable

Undertaken mentorship training

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Relevant experience in past 12 - 18 months of looking after patients in a healthcare environment.

Desirable

Previous NHS experience within last 12 months
Previous experience within an Acute setting
Broad clinical knowledge base

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Diploma/degree in nursing studies or working towards

Desirable

Undertaken mentorship training

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Relevant experience in past 12 - 18 months of looking after patients in a healthcare environment.

Desirable

Previous NHS experience within last 12 months
Previous experience within an Acute setting
Broad clinical knowledge base

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.