Bank Ward Nurse

Bank Registered Ward Nurse post on the inpatient wards of Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford, a surgical hospital. The work covers patient care from admission through to discharge, including recognising and escalating deteriorating patients, sepsis care and clinical record-keeping. It is a zero-hours bank contract, with shifts offered by need and freely accepted or declined, so it suits nurses seeking flexible hours rather than consistent full-time work.

An NMC registration, immediate life support qualification and right to work in the UK are required.

What the job involves

• Delivering safe, effective and compassionate nursing care
• Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating patient care within a multidisciplinary team, from admission through to discharge
• Admitting patients and completing all relevant clinical documentation
• Monitoring patient progress and implementing appropriate care interventions
• Recognising and escalating deteriorating patients using NEWS2 assessments
• Supporting sepsis recognition and management
• Undertaking pain, falls, pressure damage, nutrition and VTE risk assessments
• Administering medications and maintaining accurate electronic patient records
• Working collaboratively with consultants, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Supporting the development of Healthcare Assistants, students and junior staff
• Participating in audits, quality improvement and service development activities

What’s required Qualifications

• Immediate Life Support (ILS) qualification
• Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Experience

• At least 1 year's post-registration nursing experience

Skills & knowledge

• Venepuncture, cannulation and IV medication administration
• Wound care, fluid management and patient assessment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work flexibly across inpatient ward areas

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory pre-employment checks

Nice to have

• Experience working on a surgical ward
• Previous experience acting as Nurse in Charge
• Experience supporting junior staff and students
• Participation in audits, quality improvement or service development projects
• Knowledge of ANTT, CPAP and quality governance principles

What’s offered

• Flexible shifts that suit availability
• Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
• Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
• Opportunity to make a difference to patients and colleagues