Registered Nurse - Wards (Bank)

Chelsfield Park Hospital; Orpington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Bank shifts

Job summary

Chelsfield Park Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (Adult) to join the wards on a bank basis, covering shifts as required during busy periods and staff leave. You must hold valid NMC registration and have experience in a clinical healthcare setting, delivering care per care plans and protocols.

You will communicate clearly with patients and families, document thoroughly, and work within governance and safety frameworks to ensure high-quality care on every shift.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Demonstrable experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 with patients, families and carers, providing information and support.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide high-quality, safe care.
• Identify and report incidents and safeguarding concerns in line with hospital procedures.

Skills

NMC registration

Adult nursing

IT literacy

Communication skills

Education

NMC registered nurse qualification

Tools

IT/eHR systems

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