Bank Staff Nurse

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London seeks dedicated Bank General Staff Nurses with at least six months of NHS experience to provide high-quality care. This role involves patient assessments, team collaboration, and maintaining confidentiality. Join to benefit from structured mentoring and flexible work patterns.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Mandatory Training

Support with Revalidation

In-House Nurse Bank open 7 days a week

Qualifications

• Minimum six months post-registration experience in a general/acute NHS Hospital.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to delivering high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop care programs.
• Liaise with medical staff and multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Phlebotomy

Cannulation

Teamwork

Education

NMC Registered General Nurse

Job description

There are opportunities at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich & Lewisham Hospital to work within many specialities and general clinical areas with a variety of shift patterns to choose from.

We are continually looking to increasing our pool of general staff nurses and offer lines of work in most areas both day and night on both sites. Remember, our bank workers take priority over agency workers.

If you are ambitious and strive for professional excellence then this is the perfect opportunity to be part of Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust (L&G).

L&G supports recruiting suitable bank staff into permanent positions should they become available. In effect, you can try before you apply, what better way of finding your preferred area of work.

We are looking for patient-focused Nurses with excellent/transferable skills who can demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering and maintaining high standards of care to patients on our wards. The ability to organise a workload, use initiative and work within a team is essential.

You will be registered with the NMC and have a MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS POST REGISTRATION, NHS EXPERIENCE WITHIN A GENERAL/ACUTE HOSPITAL SETTING OR THE EQUIVALENT IN A NURSING HOME. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Reliability, confidence and commitment are also essential characteristics you will need to succeed in this role.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical

1. Practices in accordance with the NMC Code of ProfessionalConduct and other appropriate guidelines.

2. Adhering to the Trust admission and discharge policies andbe responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmesof care and the implementation and evaluation of these to promote best practicefor assigned patients.

3. Uses phlebotomy and cannulation skills on a daily basis ifcompetent to do so.

4. Liaises with medical staff, allied departments and othermembers of the multi-disciplinary team on the condition of patients and theirtreatment. Is sensitive to the needs of patients, relatives & members ofthe multi-disciplinary team.

5. Observes confidentiality of patient information at alltimes and complies with the Data Protection Act (1984) ensuring thatdocumentation is completed accurately and legibly.

6. Take an active role in establishing and maintainingeffective communication with all disciplines, patients and relatives.

7. Supports and assists the Ward Managerin the establishment of a good working environment and in making the mosteffective and efficient use of staff, supplies and services.

About us

We are seeking dedicated, motivated people to help us provide high quality care to our local communities. In return for your hard work, we offer well-established, structured mentoring and staff development packages to support you in your role.

Agencies do not necessarily have the best to offer.

BENEFITS:

Employee Online (Self Booking System)

Weekly Pay

Mandatory Training

Rota lines of work available

Cross site working available

In-House Nurse Bank open 7 days a week

E-Payslips and access to your payment history & training

Support with Revalidation

Job responsibilities

Bank General Staff Nurse - The Job Description for this role has been attached to the advert at the foot of the page.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered General Nurse
• Evidence of personal development

Experience

• Minimum six months continuous post registration experience within a general/acute NHS Hospital setting.

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.