Bank Staff Nurse - Recruitment Event 2026

NHS Jobs; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Bank Staff Nurse for a recruitment event in 2026. The post involves providing high-quality patient care, formulating care plans, and collaborating with the Ward Manager and team.

Internal rotation onto night duty and twilight shifts is required. The role requires maintaining NMC registration, adhering to professional standards, and participating in teaching and research activities.

Qualifications

• Maintain valid NMC registration and practice according to the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Deliver and review personalised care plans for patients.
• Adhere to the Scope of Professional Practice and professional updating requirements.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement individual patient care plans with the ward team.
• Participate in holistic assessment and act as named nurse or associate for a group of patients.
• Assist in teaching and mentoring students and junior staff as required.
• Supervise Health Care Assistants and junior staff nurses under Ward Manager approval.
• Engage in research projects and audits as directed by the ward manager.

Skills

NMC registration

Clinical nursing

Patient care planning

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

Bank Staff Nurse - Recruitment Event 2026

To be responsible in association with the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care plans. To participate in the holistic assessment of patients, and to formulate and review individual patient care plans and to act as named nurse or associate for a group of patients from admission to discharge as determined by the Ward Manager. To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager. To contribute to the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the ward. Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department equipment controller. Internal rotation onto night duty and twilight shifts are required. To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all ward staff and other departments as required. To remain updated and fully comply with all Trust Infection control policies Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain appropriate NMC registration To be aware of and practice professionally in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice. To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for the future registration purposes. Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines. Implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet needs of patients and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise Health Care Assistants as and when required Supervise Junior Staff Nurses once deemed sufficiently competent and experienced in role by Ward Manager RESEARCH & AUDIT To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager.

£49,387 - £56,515 weekend, bank holiday and night Afc enhancements

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust