Registered Nurse - Wards (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Kent is seeking a Registered Nurse (Adult) to join the Ward team on a bank basis. The role requires flexibility to cover day and night shifts across wards, with support for annual leave and peak periods.

You will deliver nursing care, participate in care planning, and maintain documentation while upholding patient safety and governance standards. Applicants should hold NMC registration and have clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Good understanding of patient safety, clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care in line with patient care plans and protocols.
• Assess patient needs, prioritise care, and update care plans accordingly.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation including assessments and observations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and carers, providing information and support.
• Support patients in understanding their condition, treatments and recovery processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide high-quality, safe care.
• Identify and report incidents, safeguarding concerns and potential risks.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

NMC registration (Adult)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Wards (Bank)

Salary: Up to £18.50 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Bank Shifts

Chelsfield Park Hospital in Kent 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 Wards 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. Candidates must be available to work both day and night shift.

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.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and timely nursing documentation, including assessments, care plans, and observations.
• Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, families, and carers, providing information, reassurance, and emotional support.
• Support patients in understanding their condition, treatments, and recovery processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide high-quality, safe, and efficient care.
• 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.

Salary & Benefits:

• Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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