Bank Outpatient Nurse

Practice Plus Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank rate

Flexible shifts

Clinical team

Supportive environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford is seeking a Bank Outpatient Nurse to assess patients before surgery and support the pre-operative process. Flexible, 0-hour shifts, with no guaranteed hours, in a hospital Outpatients department.

The role requires an RGN with NMC registration and at least 2 years of post-registration experience, including pre-assessment skills and ECG interpretation. Bank shifts offer varied hours and the chance to work with consultants and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-registration clinical experience.
• Excellent clinical assessment skills.
• ECG interpretation, auscultation and blood result interpretation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic patient records.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Outpatients or pre-assessment experience desirable.
• ENB 219 qualification or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive pre-operative assessments for surgical patients.
• Interpret ECGs, blood results and clinical findings to determine fitness for surgery.
• Identify risks and escalate concerns to clinical teams.
• Provide patients with fasting, medication and surgery preparation advice.
• Support discharge planning and post-operative guidance.
• Refer complex needs to multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervise and support junior nursing staff and healthcare assistants.
• Maintain accurate patient records and electronic documentation.
• Participate in audits, governance and service improvement initiatives.
• Support clinics at Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford and satellites.

Skills

Clinical assessment

ECG interpretation

Auscultation

Blood test interpretation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

EPR experience

Electronic records

Independent working

Outpatient experience

Education

NMC/RGN registration

ENB 219 or equivalent

Job description

Department: Outpatients

Location: Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford

Contract: Casual/Bank

Salary: A bank rate of £19.96 per hour

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for pre-assessment and patient-centred care? We are looking for a Bank Outpatient Nurse to join our Outpatients team.

As our Bank Outpatient Nurse, you'll play a key role in assessing patients' fitness for surgery and supporting them through the pre-operative process.

Working closely with consultants, multidisciplinary teams and administrative colleagues, you'll undertake detailed clinical assessments, review investigation results and provide patients with expert advice to ensure they are fully prepared for their procedure. You'll also support service quality, clinical governance and the development of junior colleagues within the department.

This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible option—but it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.

What you'll be doing

• Undertaking comprehensive pre-operative assessments for surgical patients.
• Interpreting ECGs, blood results and clinical findings to determine fitness for surgery.
• Identifying risks and escalating concerns to the appropriate clinical teams.
• Providing patients with advice regarding fasting, medication management, smoking cessation and surgery preparation.
• Supporting discharge planning and providing post-operative advice where appropriate.
• Referring patients with complex needs to relevant multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervising and supporting junior nursing staff and healthcare assistants.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and electronic documentation.
• Participating in audits, clinical governance and service improvement initiatives.
• Supporting clinics across Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford and satellite locations when required.

What we’ll look for in you

As a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration, you will also have:

• Minimum of 2 years' post-registration clinical experience.
• Excellent clinical assessment skills.
• ECG interpretation, auscultation and blood result interpretation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and experience using electronic patient records.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Previous Outpatients or Pre-Assessment experience - desirable.
• ENB 219 qualification or equivalent - desirable.

What you can expect in return

• A bank rate of £19.96 per hour
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
• Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
• The chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks.

At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.