Job overview
Bank Staff Nurse
Make a Real Difference, Every Shift
Are you an experienced and passionate Registered General Nurse looking for flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join the Staff Bank at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) and become part of a team dedicated to delivering Safe, Personal, and Effective care every day.
We are looking for motivated, dependable, and compassionate nurses who thrive in dynamic environments and are ready to support patients and families across a wide range of clinical settings. Whether you're looking to supplement your hours or achieve a better work-life balance, this is your chance to work on your terms—while doing what you love.
Please note: Applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Adult Nurse. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
Main duties of the job
Main Responsibilities
As a valued member of our Bank team, you will:
* Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to meet the needs of patients and their families.
* Provide compassionate, person-centred care in a responsive and professional manner.
Working for our organisation
Why Work on Bank at ELHT?
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, we believe in supporting and valuing our Bank workforce. As a Bank Nurse, you’ll benefit from:
* Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
* Occupational health and wellbeing support, including counselling and wellness campaigns
* A supportive and inclusive culture where your contribution is recognised and appreciated
* Free Mandatory Training: Stay compliant and up to date with access to essential training at no cost.
* Wagestream Access: Get paid faster—withdraw up to 50% of your earnings immediately after a shift.
* Equal Opportunities: Bank staff are treated the same as permanent staff when applying for internal roles.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes. Carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and demonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.
Person specification
Attainment, Knowledge and Disposition
Essential criteria
* Registered 1st level or equivalent as verified by the NMC
* Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge
* Ability to problem solve
* Be able to work in a team
* Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues
* Able to reflect on one's own work
* Have effective interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
* Be able to work with minimal supervision within job description