Registered Nurse – Bank Only

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Full time
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Job offered by: NHS
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South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust Get paid weekly whilst working on our Staff Bank.

This is a great time to consider a role on our bank. Agencies are going to have to pay you less over coming months when the price cap comes into force and we think moving to our bank gives you a great alternative. We can offer the flexibility, the variety, and the training that any agency would across our main hospitals in Warwick, Leamington Spa, Ellen Badger and Stratford.

To be part of our Bank team you will need to be a registered nurse with a valid NMC number. We will want to see that you are a reliable, enthusiastic and a self-motivated individual. We will also need you to have excellent communication skills and be adaptable to changing situations.

We need bank staff who are available to work a variety of shift types, sometimes at short notice. To work across a wide variety of areas in the Acute Hospital including medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, out patients, theatres, isolation facility, or in one of our Community Hospitals.

Main duties of the job To deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or medical treatment.

The post holders will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, and implementation and evaluation of the programme of care.

The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of nursing care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Job responsibilities Clinical

Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work.

Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care.

To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives.

To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration.

In the absence of a senior colleague, and following appropriate induction and guidance, will be expected to co-ordinate the shift, and take management responsibility for admissions, transfers and discharges to the ward or department.

Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure an effective flow and communications within the area, including being available for Board and Ward Rounds as required.

Communication

Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.

Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff.

Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy.

Professionalism

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act.

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team.

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.

Maintain and develop own professional knowledge.

Be aware of and adhere to the Professional Presentation Policy.

Person Specification Qualifications

Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies

NMC Registration

IT Skills

Non-medical prescriber

Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Care of the elderly

Skills

Demonstrates a good understanding of the nursing process

Able to efficiently plan and allocate work

Able to manage time effectively

Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness

Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity

Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively

Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices

Personal Qualities

Able to work as an effective team member

Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written

Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others

Able to adapt to changing circumstances

Able to achieve personal objectives

Other

Flexible - can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and evening duties

Full Driving licence and access to own vehicle

Must be willing to travel across localities.

Able to change duties at short notice

Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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.

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