Job summary Are you looking for an opportunity that offers a flexible work / life balance? Flexibility that allows you to change your availability to fit with your home life and commitments? Bank staff play an integral role in covering temporary shortfalls in staffing which helps to maintain the high standards of patient care we seek and provide across the Bedfordshire Hospitals in Bedford and Luton. Working for the Bank can offer you fantastic levels of flexibility even for those whose two days are never the same. As part of the Bank you receive all the induction and mandatory training as you would if you were full time, It's also a great way to showcase your skills should you want to go permanent with us in the future. Registration on Bank requires a Qualified Registered Nurse to have completed a signed off full preceptorship in an Acute Hospital before applying. Main duties of the job The post-holder is responsible for direct clinical care for individual patients and groups of patients within their area of work. This includes the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care from admission to discharge. The post holder is expected to supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including pre and post registration students. The post holder is expected to take charge of a ward where appropriate and also be responsible for staff and resources in the absence of the ward manager or deputy. The post holder may be moved between wards or departments during a shift due to service need. About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 an hour Pro Rata Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 418-BankRN-Jan2025SJ Job locations South Wing Kempston Road Bedford MK42 9DJ Job description Job responsibilities Job Description Key responsibilities Act as a professional role model to junior staff and demonstrate leadership qualities Provide expert clinical knowledge and skills within the ward/department Work with the ward manager and nursing team to develop and promote best nursing practice. Work as part of the ward team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care in line with best practice. Ensure that self and other professionals adhere to infection control best practice and polies in all aspects of clinical work. Seek advice/ support as necessary from senior staff or the infection control team. Seek expert advice and support from specialist nurses when planning and delivering care to patients. Maintain accurate and clear documentation of all nursing care and communications. Communicate with patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, providing information regarding care and progress as required. Support bereaved and distressed relatives in a sensitive manner, providing information regarding care and progress as required. Adhere to patient confidentiality and data protection policies. To acknowledge clinical limitations, seek advice appropriately and act in a professional manner in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional practice Ensure that all local and trust wide policies and guidelines are complied withat all times Ensure that clinical and non -clinical risks are identified, assessed andappropriately reported and acted on. To assist the ward manager in effective resource management and to move to fill gaps if required. To clean and take appropriate care of clinical equipment and ensure timely and accurate reporting of faults to EBME. To ensure that patient data and the bed management system is updated during shift in a timely manner. To take responsibility to ensure that all trust mandatory training requirements are completed and kept updated. Ensure that a clean, tidy and safe environment is maintained for staff, patients and visitors and any concerns are reported and acted upon. To ensure that identified maintenance needs are reported via the electronic system in a timely manner. To adhere to the Working Time Directive regulations ensuring appropriate rest periods are taken. The lists of responsibilities above are key primary requirements for the role. However, additional duties may be required to ensure patient and employee safety is met. General; To comply at all times with any regulations issued by the Trust, especially those governing Health and Safety at work and to ensure that any defects which may affect safety at work are brought to the attention of the appropriate manager. It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trust's environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly. This job description reflects the present requirements and objectives of the post. As the duties of the post change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. You are required to disclose any additional work you undertake or are planning to undertake for another employer. Person Specification Qualifications Essential; Registered General Nurse NMC Evidence of continued professional development Desirable; Degree level education ENB 998/MSPP or equivalent Experience Essential; At least six months post registration experience Desirable; Experience of mentoring, assessing and teaching of staff Knowledge Essential; Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload Ability to deliver high quality nursing care Desirable; Demonstrates an awareness of clinical and organisational issues from admission to discharge. Demonstrate an ability to work as a team member. Provide evidence of competence in medical nursing skills. Sound organisational and problem solving skills. Basic IT skills use of PiMS, MW word, outlook. Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance and risk management. Job description Job responsibilities Job Description Key responsibilities Act as a professional role model to junior staff and demonstrate leadership qualities Provide expert clinical knowledge and skills within the ward/department Work with the ward manager and nursing team to develop and promote best nursing practice. Work as part of the ward team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care in line with best practice. Ensure that self and other professionals adhere to infection control best practice and polies in all aspects of clinical work. Seek advice/ support as necessary from senior staff or the infection control team. Seek expert advice and support from specialist nurses when planning and delivering care to patients. Maintain accurate and clear documentation of all nursing care and communications. Communicate with patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, providing information regarding care and progress as required. Support bereaved and distressed relatives in a sensitive manner, providing information regarding care and progress as required. Adhere to patient confidentiality and data protection policies. To acknowledge clinical limitations, seek advice appropriately and act in a professional manner in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional practice Ensure that all local and trust wide policies and guidelines are complied withat all times Ensure that clinical and non -clinical risks are identified, assessed andappropriately reported and acted on. To assist the ward manager in effective resource management and to move to fill gaps if required. To clean and take appropriate care of clinical equipment and ensure timely and accurate reporting of faults to EBME. To ensure that patient data and the bed management system is updated during shift in a timely manner. To take responsibility to ensure that all trust mandatory training requirements are completed and kept updated. Ensure that a clean, tidy and safe environment is maintained for staff, patients and visitors and any concerns are reported and acted upon. To ensure that identified maintenance needs are reported via the electronic system in a timely manner. To adhere to the Working Time Directive regulations ensuring appropriate rest periods are taken. The lists of responsibilities above are key primary requirements for the role. However, additional duties may be required to ensure patient and employee safety is met. General; To comply at all times with any regulations issued by the Trust, especially those governing Health and Safety at work and to ensure that any defects which may affect safety at work are brought to the attention of the appropriate manager. It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trust's environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly. This job description reflects the present requirements and objectives of the post. As the duties of the post change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. You are required to disclose any additional work you undertake or are planning to undertake for another employer. Person Specification Qualifications Essential; Registered General Nurse NMC Evidence of continued professional development Desirable; Degree level education ENB 998/MSPP or equivalent Experience Essential; At least six months post registration experience Desirable; Experience of mentoring, assessing and teaching of staff Knowledge Essential; Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload Ability to deliver high quality nursing care Desirable; Demonstrates an awareness of clinical and organisational issues from admission to discharge. Demonstrate an ability to work as a team member. Provide evidence of competence in medical nursing skills. Sound organisational and problem solving skills. Basic IT skills use of PiMS, MW word, outlook. Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance and risk management. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse - NMC Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Relevant Degree level education Experience Essential At least six months post registration experience Desirable Experience of mentoring, assessing and teaching of staff Knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload Ability to deliver high quality nursing care Desirable Demonstrates an awareness of clinical and organisational issues from admission to discharge. Demonstrate an ability to work as a team member. oSound organisational and problem solving skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse - NMC Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Relevant Degree level education Experience Essential At least six months post registration experience Desirable Experience of mentoring, assessing and teaching of staff Knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload Ability to deliver high quality nursing care Desirable Demonstrates an awareness of clinical and organisational issues from admission to discharge. Demonstrate an ability to work as a team member. oSound organisational and problem solving skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address South Wing Kempston Road Bedford MK42 9DJ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)