Bank Staff Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking talented, caring and enthusiastic staff nurses to join our Nurse Bank. Staff will have the opportunity to develop skills across multiple clinical areas and work across our hospitals in York, Scarborough, Bridlington, Selby, and Easingwold as well as in community teams.
Applicants must hold a current NMC registration and meet the minimum contract hours of 45 hours over a six‑month period.
Job Overview
As a Staff Nurse on the Bank, you will provide high quality patient‑focused care in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. You will work in different wards or departments as required by service demands, maintaining a safe and clean environment and accurate written records.
Main duties of the job
* Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
* Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
* Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
* Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
* Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient.
* Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
* Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands.
* Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
* Provide education and training to patients and staff as required.
* This advert is specifically aimed at individuals who are available to work weekday early and late shifts.
Working for our organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including a lump‑sum and pension for dependants.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues via our Employee Assistance Programme (24/7).
* Extensive learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
* Agile and flexible working – staff can request flexible working from day one.
* Relocation package up to 30% of salary (capped at £18,000) for roles where relocation is expected.
Person specification
Practical Skills
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
* Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members.
Training
* Willing to undergo training as necessary.
* Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff.
Special knowledge
* Current issues in health care and Standards of Professional Practice.
Eligibility
You must have appropriate UK professional registration and be willing to comply with DBS check requirements.
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