Bank Staff Nurse

Transformationunitgm; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Transformationunitgm is seeking skilled Bank Nurses to join James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role emphasizes patient care, mentorship, and contributing to a supportive healthcare environment, with responsibilities encompassing direct patient care and compliance with stringent safety practices.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Paid induction and training

Access to NHS Pension

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Registered nurse, diploma/degree in nursing studies.
• Recent experience in a healthcare environment, preferably NHS.
• Broad clinical knowledge and safe drug administration.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs, implement and evaluate care programs.
• Maintain patient contact and adhere to health & safety policies.
• Support new staff and student nurses in mentorship roles.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient assessment

Mentorship

Clinical knowledge

Education

Registered nurse with NMC

Diploma/degree in nursing studies

Job description

Employer James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site James Paget Hospital Town Great Yarmouth Salary £29,970 - £36,483 pro rate per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/06/2025 23:59

Bank Staff Nurse

Band 5

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children’s service.
Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:

• Putting patients first
• Aiming to get it right
• Recognising that everybody counts
• Doing everything openly and honestly

‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'

Tier 2 Sponsorship :We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Visa and Immigration

If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.

James Paget Hospitals uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process.

Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.

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.

Name Candy Wadeson Job title Recruitment and Medical Workforce Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01493452452 Additional information

Debbie Sampson

Nursing Recruitment Officer

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