Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Bank Registered General Nurse

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Job summary

Whittington NHS Trust, with their outstanding reputation in safe, personal, coordinated care for their local community, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced general nurse to join their committed team in a flexible and rewarding role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse to join a committed clinical team and fast-track their knowledge and experience within this highly regarded educational hospital. This role is ideal for a nurse practitioner who values delivering the highest standard of patient care and who is seeking the opportunity to learn and progress in their career.

Main duties of the job

  • Assessing patients and gaining their trust.
  • Planning and delivering patients care.
  • Monitoring patients progress.
  • Taking samples, pulses, temperatures, and blood pressures.
  • Monitoring and administering medication.
  • Writing records.
  • Providing emotional support to patients and relatives.

About us

Whittington Health is known for being one of the safest hospitals in England, andprovides expert care for more than 500,000 local people and is valued by its local community. Alongside the main Whittington Hospital, they have 30 community locations in the north London boroughs of Islington and Haringey. A fantastic team of more than 4,400 specialist staff also support the boroughs of Barnet, Enfield and Camden, maintaining a professional and highly personable approach to all their patients.

Our Bank Nurses are invaluable to us and in return for their dedication and commitment, we offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Priority of shifts over agency workers
  • Ability to self-book shifts with a weekly paying system
  • Access to free Bank Partners Core Skills Training

Details

Date posted

06 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.29 to £22.94 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9220-23-0727

Job locations

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of individualised care to patients while working as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team. They should be able to assist with education and supervision of learners. Be able to supervise and co-ordinate other staff as appropriate. Take charge of the ward or department in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility. The post holder must have an adaptable and proactive approach to work and adhere to the values of the Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of individualised care to patients while working as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team. They should be able to assist with education and supervision of learners. Be able to supervise and co-ordinate other staff as appropriate. Take charge of the ward or department in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility. The post holder must have an adaptable and proactive approach to work and adhere to the values of the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Degree in Nursing or equivalent

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong initiative and commitment, with a can do attitude to work
  • A patient-centred approach to work

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 6 months (post preceptorship) NHS ward based experience experience within an acute healthcare setting
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Degree in Nursing or equivalent

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong initiative and commitment, with a can do attitude to work
  • A patient-centred approach to work

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 6 months (post preceptorship) NHS ward based experience experience within an acute healthcare setting
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

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.

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.

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF


Employer's website

https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF


Employer's website

https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

06 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.29 to £22.94 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9220-23-0727

Job locations

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF


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