Job summaryWe are currently recruiting to our Trust's Temporary Staffing Team - Bank on Us and we are seeking Registered Adult Nurses with a valid NMC registration that have a minimum of twelve months post graduate experience within an acute hospital setting in the UK. You must work well in a team and be reliable and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills, as well as adaptable and flexible to changing situations, working within Trust policies and the NMC Code of Conduct.
We are especially keen to hear from those available to work day shifts.
The Trust covers different hospital sites the main site being St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey and also includes Ashford Hospital and Woking Community Hospital.
We have bank shifts in a variety of areas such
- Urgent and Emergency care includes the Emergency Department
- Inpatient medical, surgical, orthopaedic and care of the elderly wards
- Intensive Care Unit with a combination of Intensive care beds and HDU beds
Once you have completed the Bank Pre-Registration process you will be booked to attend the Trust's Induction Programme, this is approx. 5/6 days. This commitment is required to support and enhance your current skills and knowledge.
For further information regarding the role please contact Lisa Punter Lead Nurse Workforce via e-mail to lisa.punter@nhs.netMain duties of the jobUndertaking shifts as a Bank Registered Nurse on a temporary basis in a ward / department within the hospital setting.
Working effectively and efficiently and in collaboration with the multi professional teams to deliver high quality and individualised patient care.
Be responsible to the nurse in charge or where appropriate act as shift leader, delivering direct patient care as assigned and supporting junior colleagues
The role is varied, equally challenging and rewarding, where you will have the opportunity to really make a difference to the experience of our patients. Whether this is supporting patients in their rehabilitation and recovery following an operation or a period of acute illness or providing holistic and compassionate care for patients at the end of life.
About usAshford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job responsibilitiesWorking as a Bank Registered Nurse in a variety of wards / departments within the hospital setting.
Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, working alongside the multidisciplinary team, incorporating:
- Delivering high quality direct patient care.
- Following patient admission/transfer/discharge processes.
- Medication administration.
- Care planning and evaluation.
- Wound management.
- Accountable to nurse in charge of each shift and supporting junior colleagues.
See full job description for full detailsQualificationsEssential- NMC Adult Nurse Registration
- Evidence of post graduate continuing professional development
ExperienceEssential- 12 months post graduate experience in an acute hospital setting in the UK
SkillsEssential- Effective communication, Good IT/Computer skills Caring, compassionate and empathetic.
Other requirementsEssential- Please confirm you are residing in the UK with a valid right to work document
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
