Overview
Job title: Registered Nurse Acute
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across NHS trusts in England, with opportunities to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Job responsibilities
What you'll be responsible for:
* Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
* Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
* Displaying analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
* Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships
* The role will involve, but is not limited to performing the above
About the Trust and role
NHS Professionals runs England’s largest NHS staff bank and places NHS workers across partnered Trusts. We offer flexible shifts, career opportunities and a supportive network.
Pay and location - Pay scheme: Agenda for Change; Band 5; Salary £16 to £26 per hour; Contract: Bank; Working pattern: Flexible working.
Job details
Locations include North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB. Main sites are Royal Devon (Wonford Hospital) Exeter and North Devon District Hospital Barnstaple; other areas include Exmouth, Sidmouth, Honiton and Tiverton.
Shift patterns: 7:30am–3:30pm, 7:30am–12:30pm, 9am–5pm, 12:30pm–8:30pm, 3:30pm–8:30pm, 8pm–8am
About the Trust
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022 by uniting two trusts. It serves Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon with over 15,000 staff, and provides emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The Trust also offers community services, primary care, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
What might interest you
Being a general nurse in the NHS is versatile and impactful, spanning hospitals to community settings, addressing acute medical needs and long-term health management. The role supports flexible scheduling to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments.
What you can add
* Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
* Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
* Analytical thinking and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
* Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration
The role will involve, but not be limited to performing the above.
What you’ll need
* A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years
* Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
Benefits
* Being part of the NHSP community with flexible shifts and team support
* Weekly pay
* Blue Light Card NHS Discount
* First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice
* Support line available and flexible working options
* Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP academy
* Opportunity to explore different wards and gain vital experience
* Access to NHSP community activities and events
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details NHS Professionals Limited, North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
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