Registered Nurse External Bank (Band 5)

Countess of Chester; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Nurse Bank role. This flexible position lets you choose when and where you work by joining the Nurse Bank and accessing the rostering app to pick shifts that fit you.

Applicants must be NMC registered and have recent hospital experience; training is provided, and a supportive environment with involved induction and mandatory training is offered. This is a pro rata, yearly salary package.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with NMC registration.
• Mentorship & Assessing qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in NHS hospital environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Fill gaps on the Band 5 roster in Countess of Chester Hospital.
• Provide high standards of patient care within the NHS framework.
• Complete mandatory training and comply with Trust standards.

Skills

NMC registered

Time management

Organisational skills

Tools

Hospital systems

Job description

Site Countess of Chester Hospital / Ellesmere Port Hospital Town Chester Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 23:59

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.

Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation

Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.

As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.

Job overview

Working As & When

Are you looking for a flexible position where you can pick and choose where and when you work? If the answer is yes, joining the Bank at the Countess of Chester Hospital could be just for you.

By being accepted on to the Nurse Bank, you will be provided with access to our Employee Online Rostering app, which means that you can see which shifts are available at the times you wish to work. You will receive notifications of managers looking for certain skill sets and can select the available shifts that suit you. Interested?

Main duties of the job

Who our Opportunity is for:

• We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our Bank and support a busy Nursing Division. You will support with filling gaps on the Band 5 roster at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, having the opportunity to work at Ellesmere Port Hospital.
• Applicants must be NMC registered and have recent experience working in a hospital environment preferably within the NHS
• Good time management skills, organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure are essential requirements to this post.

What this Opportunity means:

• A local induction will be provided at the beginning of a worker agreement as well as ongoing mandatory training as required.
• A friendly and supportive working environment (see ourTrust Behavioral Standards).

Working for our organisation

The Trust’s services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies whcih is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse
• Mentorship & Assessing qualification (or acquired following Preceptorship & after 12 months in post)
• Relevant speciality qualification (may be required for certain practice areas e.g. Critical Care)

Knowledge and experience

• Development of speciality knowledge
• Basic IT skills in word processing/Hospital systems
• Basic knowledge of professional & NHS issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
If the role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 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.

Enhanced DBS check applications that are submitted with omitted or incorrect information will be withdrawn. In the event errors are identified on your original application, a new application will need to be submitted and you will be required to pay the DBS application fee again.

The cost of the DBS application will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet these immigration rules

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

Overseas candidates are responsible for their travel expenses.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependent's (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications.