Bank Staff Nurse

University Hospitals Dorset; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Paid annual leave entitlement

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a Bank Staff Nurse (Band 5) to join our flexible, as-and-when-required workforce. You will provide high quality patient care across our hospital sites, working with multi-disciplinary teams and across a range of wards.

This bank role offers varied shifts, pro-rated NHS pay, personal development and access to staff benefits. You must be registered with the NMC and able to work flexibly to meet service demands.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Recent experience in an acute UK hospital setting.
• Competent in core nursing skills and recognition/escalation of patient deterioration.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care across diverse clinical settings within the Trust.
• Be flexible to work across departments to meet service demands.
• Maintain clinical judgment and safety in all patient care activities.

Skills

Acute hospital experience

UK nursing experience

Clinical judgment

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult)

Current NMC registration

Job description

Main area Bank Staff Nurse Grade Band 5 Contract Bank Hours Flexible working - Flexible/As-And-When-Required Job ref 153-TSB00260

Department name 2. UHD - Temporary Staffing Site University Hospitals Dorset (All Sites) Town Dorset Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 04/11/2026

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

At University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care through innovation and excellence. Our bank nurses play a vital role in this pursuit, and we're seeking talented individuals eager to embrace the variety and challenges offered by bank work.

Joining our community of bank workers provides the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and a breadth of knowledge across multiple specialities.

Benefits of joining the UHD Bank community include:

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Access to booking portals for convenient self-scheduling, allowing you to manage your work hours according to your availability and preferences.
• Competitive Rates of Pay: Hourly rates with the added convenience of weekly payments, alongside paid annual leave entitlement.
• Diverse Clinical Exposure: Explore a wide array of clinical environments and specialities, providing invaluable learning opportunities and professional growth across all of our hospital settings.
• Flexible Childcare Options: Benefit from flexible childcare settings with access to Tops Nurseries, supporting you in balancing your professional and personal commitments seamlessly.

You can see more benefits of working at our hospitals by the sea here: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers/staff-benefits

Interviews on 4th and 6th November

Main duties of the job

Calling All UK Registered Nurses

Are you a UK Registered Nurse currently looking for a Bank Contract?

As a valued member of our bank nursing team at University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional patient care across diverse clinical settings. Your primary responsibilities include readiness to work flexibly across our trust, showcasing your acute experience and adaptability in various clinical environments. Embrace the diversity of assignments and contribute your expertise to different departments as needed, with patient-based care at the forefront of your work.

Applicants will be expected to embrace autonomy in decision-making and demonstrate a proactive approach to patient care. They should utilise their clinical judgment and expertise to provide comprehensive care while upholding the trust's values.

We are seeking registered nurses who are looking to engage enthusiastically in experiences across different clinical environments, leveraging acute experience to contribute positively to patient outcomes. Embrace the challenges and opportunities presented by the dynamic nature of bank work.

Please note, that this advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

Interviews on 4th and 6th November

Working for our organisation

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following a merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases, this means that services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at the interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Interviews on 4th and 6th November

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Current NMC registration

Experience

• Recent experience of working within an acute hospital setting in the UK
• Recent relevant post-registration clinical experience with current competence in core nursing skills and recognition/escalation of patient deterioration

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

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.