Bank Nurse

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in London seeks a Bank Nurse to provide flexible nursing support. The role includes responsibilities for patient care, long-term condition management, and collaboration with GPs. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration and relevant clinical experience. This position ensures effective healthcare service on weekdays and weekends, enhancing patient experience and access.

Qualifications

• Recent relevant clinical experience is required.
• Experience in primary care, GP, or community settings.
• Familiarity with chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of immunisations and vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general nursing duties in line with patient needs.
• Support long-term condition management, wound care, and health checks.
• Provide urgent care support when required.
• Work collaboratively with GPs and the healthcare team.

Skills

Good communication and teamwork skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Infection control

Patient safety

Education

NMC registration (RN Adult/Child/Mental Health)

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Our Bank Nurses provide flexible support across the PCN on weekdays and weekends, carrying out nursing duties to ensure patients receive safe and effective care.

Responsibilities

Carry out general nursing duties in line with patient needs. Support long-term condition management, wound care, immunisations, and health checks. Provide urgent care support when required. Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, and the wider healthcare team. Ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care for patients across weekdays and weekends.

About us

We are a Primary Care Network (PCN) based in Waltham Forest, operating as Forest Integrated Health PCN. Our network brings together seven GP practices, working collaboratively to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to our community. In addition to core GP services, we deliver extended hours clinics from Monday through Sunday, ensuring that patients have greater access to healthcare at times that suit their needs. By working as an integrated team, we focus on improving health outcomes, enhancing patient experience, and supporting the sustainability of primary care in Waltham Forest.

Qualifications

• NMC registration (RN Adult/Child/Mental Health).
• Recent relevant clinical experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control & patient safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Experience

• Recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a primary care, GP, or community setting.
• Delivering direct patient care such as health assessments, wound care, and chronic disease monitoring.
• Knowledge and experience of immunisations, vaccinations, and screening programmes.
• Familiarity with safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality in primary care.
• Use of clinical IT systems (e.g. EMIS,) for record keeping.
• Ability to work independently and manage own clinics while being part of the wider team.
• Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD).
• Cervical cytology (smear taking).
• Travel health advice and vaccinations.
• Minor illness and triage experience.
• Supporting quality improvement, audits, or health promotion initiatives within primary care.

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.