Registered Nurse - Wards (Bank)

Circle Health; Maypole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Maypole is seeking a Registered Nurse for a flexible bank role. The incumbent will deliver direct nursing care, assess patient needs, and maintain clinical documentation. Qualifications include valid NMC registration and experience in a clinical setting. This role offers competitive hourly rates.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Good understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Previous specialty experience in surgical, medical, or critical care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care per patient care plans.
• Assess and prioritise patient needs effectively.
• Administer medications per hospital policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgement

Ability to work in a team

IT proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration

Job description

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. Duties of this role include:

Responsibilities

• 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 escalat[e] 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.

Qualifications

• 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).

About the Employer

The 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.

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.