Registered Nurse – Pre Assessment (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manor Hospital in Bedford, part of Circle Health Group, is recruiting a Registered Nurse – Pre Assessment (Bank) to join the team on an as-and-when-required basis. You will supplement staffing during busy periods and cover leave, delivering direct nursing care and supporting a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, monitoring vitals, administering medications, documenting thoroughly, and upholding NMC standards and hospital policies in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in IT systems for patient records and care planning.
• Experience in relevant specialty desirable (surgical, medical, outpatient).

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care in line with patient care plans and protocols.
• Assess patient needs, prioritise care, and update care plans.
• Monitor vital signs and escalate changes using clinical judgement.
• Administer medications safely per hospital policies and NMC code.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and observations.
• Ensure care complies with NMC standards and hospital policies.
• Identify and report incidents and safeguarding concerns.

Skills

NMC registration

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT systems

Specialty experience desirable

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Registered Nurse – Pre Assessment (Bank)

Registered Nurse - Pre Assessment (Bank) The Manor Hospital Bank Shifts Salary: Up to £20.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Manor Hospital in Bedford is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join their team of staff in the Pre Assessment department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Deliver direct nursing care in line with patient care plans and clinical protocols.
• Assess patient needs, prioritise care, and update care plans accordingly.
• Monitor vital signs, recognise changes in condition, and elevate appropriately using clinical judgement.
• Administer medications safely and effectively in accordance with hospital policies and the NMC Code.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and timely nursing documentation, including assessments, care plans, and observations.
• Ensure that all care provided complies with NMC standards, clinical governance requirements, and hospital policies.
• Identify and report incidents, safeguarding concerns, and potential risks in line with hospital procedures.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Demonstrable experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Good understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in IT systems used for patient records, documentation, and care planning.
• Previous experience in a relevant specialty desirable (e.g., surgical, medical, outpatient, orthopaedics, critical care).

Salary & Benefits:

• Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
• Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.