Bank Band 5 Registered Nurse

Job summary

At University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust we are committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. To help us achieve this achieve this, we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed band 5 registered nurses to join our temporary workforce.

As a 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 multidisciplinary team.

This job description gives a broad overview of the key responsibilities of a band 5 bank nurse. 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

1. To liaise with other staff and departments to promote and maintain effective working relationships, ensuring high standards of care and service.
2. To act as a role model at all times.
3. Maintain a safe environment for all staff, patients and visitors and ensure that all equipment is safe and in working order.
4. To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.
5. To be responsible for reporting incidents and potential risks to the sister/charge nurse.
6. Attend mandatory training and participate in continuing development and appropriate education.
7. Work flexibly to cover the needs of the service.

About us

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Additional benefits

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

• Flexible shift options in a variety of settings
• Supportive environment
• Commitment to and support for your health and wellbeing
• NHS discount

You'll also have access to the NHS pension scheme and health service discounts.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing and St Richards

Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing and Chichester

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing and St Richards

Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing and Chichester

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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