Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Registered Nurse

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Job summary

Experienced Post Registration Nurse and completed preceptorship? Already working in an acute setting and would like to top up your income? Make the move to our Nursing Bank at Kettering and Northampton Hospitals.

Feeling uncertain of agency work? Ready to boost your income while working with trusted teams and making a difference to our patients?

Kettering and Northampton General Hospital are inviting experienced nurses to join our Nursing Bank. We are offering you the flexibility of agency life but with the stability, support, and professional respect of being part of our NHS family.

Whether you're looking to top up your earnings or seeking a better work/life balance, our flexible shifts can fit around your schedule. Work with familiar teams in a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your impact is felt every day.

Main duties of the job

Bank - Temporary (as and when hours/shifts arise) Band 5 ( Experienced Registered Nurse)

We are seeking experienced Bank Band 5 Nurses within ICU, A&E, Medicine, Surgery, Theatres and Family Health. Do you know our trusts or have worked with us before? We would love to hear from you!

Are you looking for regular lines of work, a more flexible work pattern, or just the odd extra shift, then joining the Staff Bank could be the opportunity you have been looking for. You will be able to work across different departments and our other sites, gaining invaluable skills and experience.

What we are looking for?

Experienced Registered Band 5 MUST have validNMC PIN.
Minimum 1 yearof recent acute NHS experience.
Confident communicator with strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
Willing to commit to regular shifts or block bookings.
We can't sponsor this role due to UKVI restrictions.

Why join us?

Flexible Shifts and Weekly Pay - Choose when and where you work.
Lines of Work Available - Short, medium and long lines of shifts.
Priority Over Agency - Get first pick of available shifts.
Easy Online Booking - Manage your shifts and timesheets electronically.
Dedicated Support Teams - Recruitment, bookings and compliance support.
Diverse Experience - Work across departments and sites to expand your clinical skills.
Free Annual Mandatory Training
NHS Pension & Benefits Access
Revalidation & Appraisal Support

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable

Date posted

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Temporary, weekly bank.

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

264-7368388-Bank

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document. Please advise us in your application what hours/shifts you would be looking for.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyones full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education, Qualifation and Skills

Essential

Must have a minimum of 1 year Acute NHS experience
Must have valid NMC registration
Willing to commit to regular shifts
Completed Preceptorship
Post registration experience

Person Specification

Education, Qualifation and Skills

Essential

Must have a minimum of 1 year Acute NHS experience
Must have valid NMC registration
Willing to commit to regular shifts
Completed Preceptorship
Post registration experience

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.