Bank Registered Nurse Band 5

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide high standard care to patients. The ideal candidate will assess patient needs, develop care plans, and lead teams, ensuring adherence to quality and safety practices. This role emphasizes patient advocacy and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a valid nursing qualification and demonstrate strong infection control practices while working collaboratively for patient wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification is essential.
• Proficiency in patient assessment and care planning.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate individual care for patients.
• Act as a team leader and take charge in the absence of management.
• Advocate for patients and promote health education.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Multidisciplinary communication

Infection control

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Role Overview

To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented, and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.
To act as team leader including taking charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager.
To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
The post holder will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
To act as a positive role model at all times.

Main duties of the job

• Make a thorough assessment of the patient's needs and document these in accordance with Trust policies. Formulate a plan of care based on the identified needs of the patient, taking into account current evidence based research findings. Ensure that all the care planned is delivered to the patient at the highest possible standard. Evaluate and document nursing actions and alter the care plan in accordance with the changing needs of the patient.
• To act as an advocate for the patient at all times and promote patient health through education. Pro-actively communicate and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team on matters affecting patient care. Ensure the rights of patients are respected at all times and assist in the provision of information, enabling informed decisions to be made about their care.
• In conjunction with the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager, identify and plan appropriate interventions that contribute to high staff morale and good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Positively contribute to the process of change within the ward.
• Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research, current best evidence and legislation.
• Adhere to the Trust Policies and Guidelines for the Safe Handling, Administration, Storage and Custody of Medicinal Products.

Working for our organisation

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations.
We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
NHS AfC: Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.