Job summary The Great Western Hospital is looking to expand our Bank Nursing team for the winter season and are seeking experienced, compassionate and caring registered nurses to Join us to provide the best care we can. We are looking for committed nurses who are passionate about doing the best for our patients through delivering excellent standards of care. Opportunities in all areas including Medical Wards, Surgical Wards, Theatres (all areas), Emergency Department (Adult & Paediatric) and Care of the Elderly via our Bank. Join the Bank at the Great Western Hospital today to earn some extra pennies this winter with Short- and/or long-term assignments available with flexible working hours to suit your needs. Our Trust Bank (Internal Temporary workforce) offer hours 'as and when required' or when you want to work however, please be advised that availability for roles vary depending on demand and no role is guaranteed. Main duties of the job As a qualified and enthusiastic nurse you will be experienced in dealing with conflicting demands, typical of an acute and dynamic hospital environment. The post holder will plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs and ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained. You will also support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service. Our patient's needs are constantly evolving which means we need to adapt and innovate in order to successfully meet this challenge. We put patients at the centre of their care and a fundamental part of this is the interaction and communication between About us Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives." If you would like further information or would like to discuss our opportunities, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated temporary staffing team on 01793 604417, otherwise we look forward to hearing from you Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year As per contracted hours worked Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time Reference number 249-7146580 Job locations The Great Western Hospital Marlborough Road Swindon SN3 6BB Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care to a defined patient group either within the acute hospital or community based setting. They are responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role. The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursing standards and monitoring of outcomes. The post holder will be expected to continue with their own professional development. Please see attached Full Job Description Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care to a defined patient group either within the acute hospital or community based setting. They are responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role. The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursing standards and monitoring of outcomes. The post holder will be expected to continue with their own professional development. Please see attached Full Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council. Experience Essential Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship Experience within a range of patient/client care groups Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council. Experience Essential Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship Experience within a range of patient/client care groups 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The Great Western Hospital Marlborough Road Swindon SN3 6BB Employer's website https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)