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Registered Nurse - Bank Only

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Warwick

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Join South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust as a Registered Nurse on the Staff Bank. This role offers the flexibility of various shift types across multiple locations, providing an opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care within a respected healthcare trust. A degree/diploma in nursing, along with NMC registration, and strong communication skills are essential for this dynamic position.

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse with valid NMC number required.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development needed.
  • Must demonstrate commitment to teaching others.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-standard nursing care to patients.
  • Evaluate and implement patient care plans.
  • Co-ordinate shift in absence of senior staff.

Skills

Effective communication
Time management
Team collaboration
Adaptability

Education

Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies
NMC Registration

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

Go back South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Bank Only

The closing date is 10 July 2025

Get paid weekly whilst working on our Staff Bank.

This is a great time to consider a role on our bank. Agencies are going to have to pay you less over coming months when the price cap comes into force and we think moving to our bank gives you a great alternative. We can offer the flexibility, the variety, and the training that any agency would across our main hospitals in Warwick, Leamington Spa, Ellen Badger and Stratford.

To be part of our Bank team you will need to be a registered nurse with a valid NMC number. We will want to see that you are a reliable, enthusiastic and a self-motivated individual. We will also need you to have excellent communication skills and be adaptable to changing situations.

We need bank staff who are available to work a variety of shift types, sometimes at short notice. To work across a wide variety of areas in the Acute Hospital including medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, out patients, theatres, isolation facility, or in one of our Community Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

To deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or medical treatment.

The post holders will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, and implementation and evaluation of the programme of the care.

The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of nursing care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work.

Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care.

To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives.

To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration.

In the absence of a senior colleague, and following appropriate induction and guidance, will be expected to co-ordinate the shift, and take management responsibility for admissions, transfers and discharges to the ward or department.

Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure an effective flow and communications within the area, including being available for Board and Ward Rounds as required.

Communication

Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.

Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff.

Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy.

Professionalism

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act.

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team.

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.

Maintain and develop own professional knowledge.

Be aware of and adhere to the Professional Presentation Policy.

Person Specification
Qualifications
  • Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies
  • NMC Registration
  • IT Skills
  • Non-medical prescriber
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
  • Care of the elderly
Skills
  • Demonstrates a good understanding of the nursing process
  • Able to efficiently plan and allocate work
  • Able to manage time effectively
  • Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity
  • Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively
  • Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices
Personal Qualities
  • Able to work as an effective team member
  • Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written
  • Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
  • Able to adapt to changing circumstances
  • Able to achieve personal objectives
Other
  • Flexible - can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and evening duties
  • Full Driving licence and access to own vehicle
  • Must be willing to travel across localities.
  • Able to change duties at short notice
  • Aware of current NHS issues and priorities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

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