Bank Nurse (Community or Wards)

Job summary

Here at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust we are passionate about delivering the highest quality care to all our patients. In order to help us achieve this, we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed band 5 registered nurses to join our temporary workforce.

As a trust bank nurse you will be able to choose a flexible working pattern to suit your work life balance in a variety of clinical settings working as part of a committed multidisciplinary team.

This job description gives a broad overview of the key responsibilities of a band 5 nurse bank. Guidance should be given by the nurse in charge on specific responsibilities and skills directly relating to your job assignment.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our nursing team. In return for your enthusiasm, you will be supported to develop your clinical skills and will have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally as part of a 'high challenge, high support' environment.

Main Duties:

1. To act as an appropriate and effective role model at all times
2. To liaise with other staff and departments to promote and maintain effective working relationships, ensuring high standards of care and service.
3. To investigate accidents, incidents and complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary, in consultation with the ward sister/charge nurse and Matron, in accordance with Trust Policies.
4. Maintain a safe environment for all staff, patients and visitors and ensure that all equipment is safe and in working order.
5. Participate in the development and implementation of new initiatives.
6. To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.
7. To be responsible for reporting incidents and potential risks to the sister/charge nurse.
8. Attend mandatory training and participate in continuing development and appropriate education.

About us

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

• Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
• Medical, nursing, and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
• October 2022 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of our end-of-life care as 'Outstanding'
• Flexible working patterns offered across all services
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader

SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates, and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

Additional benefits

What else can we offer you apart from a great feeling of job satisfaction?

• Flexible working patterns
• Supportive learning environment
• Dedicated career pathways, and great opportunities for continuing professional development
• Commitment to and support for your health and wellbeing
• NHS discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

You'll also have access to our generous pension scheme and health service discounts, as well as 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases the longer you're in service.