Bank Registered Nurse Band 5

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent NHS organization in Essex is seeking a Bank Registered Nurse Band 5 to ensure high standards of patient care. The role includes leading a multidisciplinary team, implementing patient care programmes, and making thorough assessments of patients' needs. Candidates must have NMC registration and NHS experience is preferred. This position offers competitive pay at £18.53 per hour and requires effective communication skills. The ideal candidate will uphold the highest standards of care in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must have NMC registration to practice as a registered nurse.
• Experience working within the NHS is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an individual programme of care is planned and implemented for each patient.
• Act as a team leader and take charge of the ward when necessary.
• Make thorough assessments of patients' needs and document accordingly.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team regarding patient care.

Skills

NMC registration

Computer literate with proven Microsoft Office skills

NHS experience

Awareness of current DOH/Professional agendas affecting health care

Job description

Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site MSE Southend/Basildon/Broomfield Town Essex Salary £18.53 Per hour Salary period Hourly Closing 31/01/2026 23:59

Bank Registered Nurse Band 5

NHS AfC: Band 5

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute 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.

Job 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.

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.