Bank Staff Nurse

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking dedicated bank nurses to join their team. This role offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care within a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should be NMC registered with experience in oncology and be prepared to deliver specialized nursing care. This position provides ongoing training and access to employee benefits, while allowing for a flexible schedule that suits individual lifestyles.

Benefits

Access to NHS pensions scheme

Staff support services

Staff discount benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in oncology or area of specialty.
• Recent experience within an acute setting/NHS.
• Minimum of 6 months post-registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching patients in preparation for investigations, treatment and home care.
• Deliver skilled specialized nursing care with supervision.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure policies are observed.

Skills

Computer Literacy (E.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)

Education

NMC Registration

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Job description

Bank Band 5 and 6 Nursing Opportunities at The Royal Marsden!

Joining our bank team offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives while enjoying the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your schedule. As part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you'll work alongside passionate healthcare professionals, gaining valuable experience in a diverse range of clinical settings across the hospital. Come and join our fantastic team of nurses and be part of achieving our mission to continue to improve the quality of life for those living with cancer.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Royal Marsden Bank you will:

• Gain experience of supporting/providing services within one of the largest cancer specialist Hospitals in Europe.
• Have access to a diverse range of roles and opportunities to gain more experience.
• Have the flexibility to work hours that suit you.
• Be part of a local team that supports your career aspirations and provides full training and development free of charge.
• Be treated as an internal applicant if you want to apply for permanent jobs with us.
• Have access to a number of benefits, including the NHS pensions scheme.
• Access to staff support services and staff discount benefits.

The Royal Marsden NHS Trust Bank Workers are paid competitive rates for London and are based on Agenda for Change pay rates.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is currently recruiting caring, dedicated bank nurses at our Sutton Hospital, in Surrey, and for our Chelsea Hospital, in London. Working as part of our temporary staff bank offers a flexible way of working, with both ad hoc and longer full-time bookings available. You could work occasional shifts or days to suit your lifestyle or for a week or for a number of months or, if you are a student, during your holidays and at weekends. You can always depend on a steady supply of work and can choose when you want to work. Opportunities to work on our wards providing excellent patient care, or even opportunities to provide special care or patient escort are also available.

Job responsibilities

To assist with teaching patients in preparation for investigations, treatment and home care

To be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions.

Be involved in the direct delivery of skilled specialised nursing care with supervision until competent, e.g. wound dressings, removal of drains, and insertion of urinary catheters.

To develop an awareness of the protocols involved for patients undergoing clinical trials.

To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed.

To be rostered as part of the ward to care for patients over a 24 hr period.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

• Experience in oncology or area of specialty
• Recent experience within an acute setting/NHS
• Minimum of 6 months post registration

Skills

• Computer Literacy (E.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)

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.