Bank Staff Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for their Community Nurse Bank to provide essential care across Wirral. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with housebound patients, ensuring they receive high-quality, evidence-based nursing care. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, you will work alongside Community Matrons and rapid response teams to deliver seamless patient care. The organization is committed to professional development, offering structured training and support to help you thrive in your nursing career. Join a passionate team making a real difference in the community!

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with community nursing experience and strong interpersonal skills.
• Motivated to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to housebound patients in the community.
• Collaborate closely with rapid response teams and social services.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Literacy

Community Nursing Experience

Ability to Work Independently

Team Collaboration

Education

First Level Registered Nurse

Evidence of Recent Professional Development

Job description

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Compassion
Supportive and caring, listening to others.

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Communicating openly, honestly and sharing ideas.

Trust
Trusted to deliver, feeling valued and safe.

Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust provides high-quality community health and care services responsive to our local population's needs. Services are delivered by dedicated, innovative multidisciplinary professionals supported by committed staff behind the scenes. We strive to develop and improve our services by working with and listening to our populations, partners, commissioners, and staff.

WCHC offers a great opportunity to be part of a talented, passionate, and committed team delivering excellent community-based services across Cheshire and Merseyside.

We are proud to support our Armed Forces Community as a Veteran Aware NHS Trust and recently achieved Bronze Award accreditation. We support the armed forces as an employer, recognizing the skills and experiences ex-military personnel gain through their service.

Job overview

The Bank plays a vital role in supporting ongoing service provision during absences, vacancies, or unpredictable workload increases.

Main duties of the job

Bank Staff Nurse

If you're interested in community nursing, this is a perfect opportunity to try it—you'll love it.

We are recruiting Registered Nurses for our Community Nurse Bank to support Community Nursing Teams across Wirral.

The Bank supports ongoing service provision during absences, vacancies, or workload surges.

Experience is desirable but not essential. You should be motivated and capable of delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care within the community to meet the needs of housebound patients. Good communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively are essential, especially in close coordination with rapid response teams, Community Matrons, and social services to ensure seamless patient care.

Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust provides structured mandatory training, a comprehensive induction, and local orientation. There are excellent in-house training opportunities for further development.

Access to a car and a full driving license are essential.

Working for our organisation

We are recruiting Registered Nurses for our Community Nurse Bank to support teams across Wirral.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You should be motivated and able to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in the community to meet the needs of housebound patients. Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are required, with close collaboration with rapid response teams, Community Matrons, and social services to ensure seamless patient care.

Person specification

Qualifications

• First level Registered Nurse
• Evidence of recent professional development

Experience and knowledge

• Relevant clinical knowledge
• Transferable clinical skills
• Awareness of local and national health policies
• Community Nursing experience

Skills and attributes

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Understanding of the Staff Nurse role in the community
• Access to a car for work purposes

By applying, you agree to Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust transferring your application data to its applicant management system and, if appointed, to the NHS Electronic Staff Record system. For details on data use and GDPR compliance, see our ‘Guidance for applicants’ document under 'Additional documentation'.

We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer committed to diversity and supporting applicants of all backgrounds, including BAME, LGBTQ+, and disabled candidates, and providing reasonable adjustments.

We are proud to support our Armed Forces Community as a Veteran Aware NHS Trust and recently achieved Bronze Award accreditation.

Further Information

Closing Dates: Apply early; the Trust may close the vacancy prior to the deadline if high application volume is received.

Reference Information: Submit applications with referees who can verify your employment and education over the last three years, including their valid business emails. Personal references from friends or family are not accepted.

Salary Expectations: Salaries align with NHS Terms and Conditions. Relevant experience may influence salary offers.