Bank Staff Nurse

Job overview

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 the development 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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.