Bank - Staff Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a bank staff nurse to join a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care. You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for acutely ill patients, work with the ward team, and, after the foundation gateway, take charge of a ward for a duty period.

The role requires current NMC registration and recent clinical nursing experience, with a focus on patient safety, documentation and compassionate care in line with Trust

Qualifications

• Sound clinical nursing knowledge and a good understanding of nursing issues and clinical governance.
• Awareness of own limitations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team and carry out tasks delegated by ward manager or charge nurse.
• Take charge of a ward or department for a span of duty after completing the foundation gateway.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment, set nursing priorities, plan patient care and inform the nurse in charge of changes.
• Keep nursing records in line with NMC and Trust guidelines.
• Involve patients and carers in planning and delivering care, and inform them of changes in condition.
• Respect patients’ customs, values and spiritual beliefs.
• Assist with the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.
• Develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients.
• Undertake expanded practice under supervision, in line with policies.
• Contribute to quality of care through Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit.
• Ensure effective lines of communication within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical nursing knowledge

NMC code understanding

Patient communication

Awareness of limitations

Education

BSc in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Bank staff nurse post with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Aintree, Broadgreen and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The work centres on assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care, with delegated tasks carried out as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role covers acutely ill patients admitted by planned and unplanned routes, with expanded practice under supervision and, after the foundation gateway, charge of a ward or department for a span of duty. Fit depends on current NMC registration and recent clinical nursing experience.

What the job involves

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care, always within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Work within the multidisciplinary team and carry out tasks delegated by the ward manager or charge nurse
• Take charge of a ward or department for a span of duty after completing the foundation gateway
• Maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment, set nursing priorities, plan patient care and tell the nurse in charge of changes that may affect it
• Keep nursing records in line with NMC and Trust guidelines
• Involve patients and carers in planning and delivering care, and keep them informed of changes in the patient's condition
• Respect patients' customs, values and spiritual beliefs
• Assist with the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs
• Develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted by planned and unplanned routes
• Undertake expanded practice under supervision, in line with ward and Trust policies
• Contribute to quality of care through Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit
• Ensure effective lines of communication within the multidisciplinary team

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc in Nursing, or Diploma in Nursing as a minimum

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration as a registered nurse

Experience

• Recent clinical nursing experience as a student or as a registered nurse

Skills & knowledge

• Sound clinical nursing knowledge and a good understanding of nursing issues and clinical governance
• Awareness of own limitations

Nice to have

• Practice Assessor or Practice Supervisor training
• Post-registration qualification in a relevant specialty
• Experience within a relevant clinical setting
• Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment
• Evidence of working with learners