Bank Staff Nurse

THE HOSPITAL OF ST JOHN AND ST ELIZABETH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare scheme worth up to

27 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Interest-free season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth in London is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the orthopaedics ward, providing planned care and assessments with support from senior staff.

You will need an NMC registration, a nursing diploma/degree, and post-registration experience in orthopaedics or acute medicine. The hospital is known for excellent staff-to-patient ratios and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Diploma/degree in nursing.
• Post-registration qualification in stroke or acute medicine or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned care for a group of patients with support from senior staff.
• Ensure assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based patient care.
• Assist in performing safe, effective care for patients requiring advanced clinical skills.
• Recognise changes in patients' conditions and take appropriate action.
• Assist and advise unregistered staff in delivering patient care.

Skills

NMC Registration

Adult nursing

Care planning

Clinical assessment

Education

NMC registered nurse (Adult)

Stroke/Acute Medicine qualification

Job description

Bank Staff Nurse

• Ref: 19337
• Division/Department: Wards, Theatres & Nursing Admin | St Elizabeth (0107)
• Location: Onsite - Hospital/Hospice
• Employment type: Bank
• Salary: £19.20
• DBS required: Enhanced
• Hours: when required
• Closing date: 05/10/2026

We are looking for a new Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our busy orthopaedics ward, St Elizabeth’s, our ward which specialises in orthopaedics, including spinal surgery and trauma as well as some general surgery.

The successful applicant will demonstrate extensive experience in orthopaedics and will be up to date in current practices. Experience will extend to working within a busy ward and professional, multi-disciplinary teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a thriving busy team and wants to work with excellent staff to patient ratios.

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.

We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.

We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice

What would be my responsibilities be my responsibilities as the Bank Staff Nurse:

• Carry out planned care for a group of patients with support from senior staff.
• Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care.
• Assist in performing safe effective care for patients requiring advanced clinical skills.
• Recognise when changes in patients condition occur and take appropriate action.
• Assist and advise unregistered staff in the delivery of patient care.
• Assist in the safe transfer of critically ill patients.
• Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Hospital’s Nursing Strategy and the Hospitals Strategic Objectives.
• Conduct oneself in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Hospital policies.
• To be aware of and take appropriate action in regard to cardiac arrest, fire and major incident.
• Be aware of and adhere to Hospital policies and procedures.
• To undertake responsibility for tasks delegated by the Senior Nurse and Ward Manager.

Am I the right person for this Bank Staff Nurse post?

• Registered Nurse – (Adult) with a valid NMC registration
• Diploma/degree in relevant subject
• Post registration qualification in stroke or acute Medicine or demonstrate relevant experience and competency in area of specialities
• 1 year post registration experience medical ward or settingEvidence of ongoing training and commitment to development

Why apply for this role?

At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;

When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:

• Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
• 27 days annual leave
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
• Free newspaper and media subscriptions
• Local Business discounts
• Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
• Personal development and training courses
• Annual events and recognition awards
• Career progression and increments
• Free Staff Gym access

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.