Bank Staff Nurse

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional university hospital in Great Yarmouth seeks a skilled Bank Staff Nurse to provide patient care and mentorship in a flexible role. Applicants must be registered with the NMC and have relevant experience in healthcare settings. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to the community, with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Paid induction and training

Access to NHS Pension

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Diploma/degree in nursing studies or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and develop care programs.
• Maintain standards of nursing practice.
• Mentorship support for new staff and students.
• Ensure safe drug custody and administration.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Nursing practice standards

Mentorship skills

Drug administration

Education

Registered nurse with NMC

Diploma/degree in nursing studies

Job description

Overview

Bank Staff Nurse – James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 24 October 2025.

We are looking for skilled bank nurses to join the James Paget Hospital.

To assess basic and specialist care needs of patients and implement without direct supervision. The nurse should at all times act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward/department area are maintained. Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward/Department Health & Safety Policies are adhered to. Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors. Mentorship support of new staff. Mentorship/support of student nurses. To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training, e.g. IV drug administration, ECG recording. Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs, in accordance with Trust Policy.

Further information can be found on the job description.

About us

Here on the East Coast we enjoy a great place to live and a friendly caring place to work. We are a vibrant University Hospital providing the best possible care to a population of 230,000 residents. Every day, we value the great team work, improving and adapting and taking pride in what we do for your patients. The hospital is known for being a friendly and supportive place to work; a large part of this is due to the teams that work here.

The benefits we offer include:-

• Flexible hours to suit you.
• Variety of work in all clinical areas.
• Paid induction, mandatory updates and ongoing training/CPD.
• Access to NHS Pension.
• Free uniform.

Job responsibilities

Our registered nurses make a real difference to patients lives, so whether you are providing skilled nursing care or undertaking advanced clinical tasks, all the time you will be providing continuing compassionate care and support.

As a bank nurse you can be assured that you will be supported and developed in your role.

If you are excited to take the next steps, we are waiting to meet you. You will have an opportunity to work in varied wards and specialties areas.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Diploma/degree in nursing studies or working towards

Experience and knowledge

• Relevant experience in past 12 - 18 months of looking after patients in a healthcare environment.
• Previous NHS experience within last 12 months
• Previous experience within an Acute setting
• Broad clinical knowledge base

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.

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata