Bank Ward Nurse

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award winning ED&I programme

Reward Gateway discount scheme

Private health insurance

Time away from work allowances

Career development and training

Job summary

Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford is seeking a Bank Registered Ward Nurse to join our surgical ward team. This 0-hour bank contract offers flexible shifts and the chance to work within a high performing clinical unit, delivering patient-centred care from admission to discharge.

As an NMC Registered Nurse with an ILS qualification and at least 1 year of post-registration experience, you will perform venepuncture, cannulation and IV meds, support junior staff and participate in quality

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with immediate Life Support (ILS) qualification.
• Minimum 1 year post-registration nursing experience.
• Strong clinical skills including venepuncture, cannulation and IV meds.
• Experience in wound care, fluid management and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care.
• Admit patients and complete clinical documentation.
• Monitor progress and implement appropriate care interventions.
• Recognise deteriorating patients using NEWS2 and escalate when needed.
• Support sepsis recognition and management.
• Undertake pain, falls, nutrition and VTE risk assessments.
• Administer medications and maintain electronic patient records.
• Collaborate with consultants, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support HCAs, students and junior staff.
• Participate in audits, QA and service development activities.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

ILS qualification

Venepuncture

Cannulation

IV medication administration

Wound care

Falls risk assessment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NMC Registration

ILS certification

Job description

Are you a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse looking for flexible working opportunities within a modern surgical hospital? We are looking for a Bank Registered Ward Nurse to join our nursing team at Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and professional environment, delivering outstanding patient care across our inpatient wards. As a Bank Nurse, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work shifts that suit your lifestyle while contributing to excellent patient outcomes and experiences. As our Bank Registered Ward Nurse, you'll provide high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the patient journey, supporting patients from admission through to discharge. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, ensuring patients always receive safe and effective treatment. You'll play a key role in recognising deteriorating patients, maintaining accurate clinical records and supporting junior colleagues within the ward environment. This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible option-but it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours. As our Bank Registered Ward Nurse, you will be:

• Delivering safe, effective and compassionate nursing care.
• Admitting patients and completing all relevant clinical documentation.
• Monitoring patient progress and implementing appropriate care interventions.
• Recognising and escalating deteriorating patients using NEWS2 assessments.
• Supporting sepsis recognition and management.
• Undertaking pain assessments and risk assessments including falls, pressure damage, nutrition and VTE.
• Administering medications and maintaining accurate electronic patient records.
• Working collaboratively with consultants, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Supporting the development of Healthcare Assistants, students and junior staff.
• Participating in audits, quality improvement and service development activities. As a current NMC Registered Nurse with an immediate Life Support (ILS) qualification, you will also have:
• At least 1 year's post-registration nursing experience.
• Strong clinical skills including venepuncture, cannulation and IV medication administration.
• Experience in wound care, fluid management and patient assessment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work flexibly across inpatient ward areas.
• Experience working within a surgical ward environment - desirable.
• Previous experience acting as Nurse in Charge - desirable. A bank rate of £19.96 per hour
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
• Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
• The chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike

At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Award winning ED&I programme Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme Access to private health insurance Wide range of 'time away from work' allowances Extensive career development and training opportunities