Bank Registered Nurse Band 5

NHS; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Essex is seeking a Bank Registered Nurse Band 5 to provide high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, planning care based on those needs, and advocating for patients' rights. Candidates must be registered with the NMC and possess computer literacy including Microsoft Office skills. NHS experience is preferred. This role involves significant teamwork and communication within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of care.

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC.
• Computer literate with proven Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience in NHS and awareness of DOH/professional agendas.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and document accordingly.
• Plan and deliver high standard of care based on patient needs.
• Advocate for patients and ensure their rights are respected.
• Participate in infection control practices.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Registered Nurse Band 5

The closing date is 31 January 2026

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registration
• Computer literate with proven Microsoft Office skills

Experience

• NHS experience
• Awareness of current DOH/Professional agenda's affecting health 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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust