Bank Staff Nurse - Registered General Nurse

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Bank Staff Nurse to join their team at University Hospital Crosshouse. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care, working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring adherence to professional standards. This role requires a Registered General Nurse with strong communication and time management skills, committed to continuous professional development. The position is flexible, working as needed, and offers opportunities for further education.

Qualifications

• Accountable for assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care programs.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and contribute to teaching programs.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure safe working practices and monitor nursing team performance.

Skills

Team-working

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN Level 1)

Job description

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Bank Staff Nurse - Registered General Nurse, Edinburgh

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

University Hospital Crosshouse

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Bank Staff Nurse based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

With supervision and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, the nurse will as a member of the nursing team be accountable for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care for a defined caseload of patients working within the professional standards held in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, ensuring safe working practices of his / herself and others and working within their own recognised Scope of Practice. According to agreed competencies the bank nurse may carry out this work in hospital and / or community settings.

The nurse will work with the shift leader within the ward or department guided by local and national protocols, procedures and guidelines, making decisions based on best practice evidence and assist in monitoring the work of the nursing team and supporting colleagues to provide safe and effective nursing care.

Occasionally the nurse will supervise and advise junior registered and non-registered staff and may have justification to contribute to the development of teaching and learning programs within the ward or department.

Where appropriate, take opportunities available to undertake further education and develop interests to support and benefit the ward or department. There should be an understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, some of which are non-routine, which require a base level of theoretical knowledge. This is normally acquired through formal training or equivalent experience.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

Registered General Nurse (RGN Level 1) or RN with a current NMC registration

Team-working skills and the ability to work using own initiative.

Effective communication and time management skills.

Working knowledge of wards or departments and organisational policies and procedures.

As per NMC guidelines, the ability to keep relevant skills / knowledge updated and documented.

A commitment to lifelong learning and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional development.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

This is a bank post to work as and when required.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Workforce Solutions Team on 01563 826750.

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