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.

Working for our organisation

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.

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.

Person specification

Education And Qualifications

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

Desirable criteria
• Undertaken mentorship training

Experience And Knowledge

Essential criteria
• Relevant experience in past 12 – 18 months of looking after patients in a healthcare environment.

Desirable criteria

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

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England’

Tier 2 Sponsorship : We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process.

Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date