Bank Worker - Registered Nurse​/Registered Children's Nurse

Bank Worker – Registered Nurse / Registered Children’s Nurse

Job Summary

Our bank is growing and we want to welcome you to our nursing team! If you are a dedicated, caring and compassionate nurse, we want you to work with us. Our Nurse Bank offers flexibility in hours, supporting both you and our patients. This role is based at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester.

Main duties

• Access, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and the multidisciplinary team.
• Co‑ordinate patient‑centred care from admission to discharge.
• Maintain accurate patient records using clinical systems.
• Act as patients’ advocate and promote patient empowerment.
• Identify changing patient needs and communicate them to the team.
• Work with multiple teams and clinical areas appropriate to your qualification.
• Access mandatory training and clinical skills.

About Us

• Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the largest and most diverse employer in West Dorset with over 3,000 staff.
• We provide an acute hospital service to a population of over 250,000 with 400 beds, seven main theatres and two day theatres.
• Named one of the CHKS Top Hospitals, an accolade awarded to the top 40 performing Trusts.

Person Specification

Essential – Education & Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse or NMC Registered Sick Children’s Nurse.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Essential – Experience

• Minimum of 1 year’s post‑registration experience in an acute setting.
• Understanding of professional nursing issues.

Essential – Skills & Abilities

• Evidence of ability to practice as a competent practitioner.
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
• Evidence of ability to manage time effectively.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Policy and Service Developments

• Follow Trust policies and procedures, including risk reporting.
• Contribute to the development of the ward/department by attending meetings and supporting change implementation.
• Act as a resource link nurse for the ward.
• Develop yourself and contribute to the development of others.

Financial and Physical Resources

• May be required to handle patients’ valuables and cash.
• Ensure stock levels are maintained.
• Manage resources within allocated budget; take appropriate action when budgets are challenged.

Staff

• Participate in the education and supervision of the ward team, including students.
• Act as team or shift leader.
• Act as a mentor to student nurses and unqualified staff following appropriate training.
• Supervise the ward team in the absence of the ward sister or senior nurse to develop managerial skills.
• Accept the concept of clinical supervision.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Additional Information

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. This role does not sponsor Skilled Worker visas.

Contract & Working Pattern

Bank contract with flexible working hours.

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro‑rata per annum.

Job Location

Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider – Hospitals