Bank Staff Nurse

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Would you like flexible working opportunities to suit your commitments? Would you like to gain additional skills and experience by working in different clinical areas? Then our nurse bank is the ideal role for you.We are looking for reliable and self-motivated individuals with excellent communication skills. The ability to adapt to changing situations is essential.

Main duties of the job

Our Bank Nurses are invaluable to us, and in return for their dedication and commitment, we offer the opportunity to work across all MKUH departments, gaining valuable skills and experience.

There are many benefits in joining our staffing bank

  • Weekly pay
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Flexible hours
  • Early notification of shifts
  • Gain experience on different wards and specialities
  • Full induction and mandatory training

About us

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

  • Free on-site parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great flexible workingopportunities
  • Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on-site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Date posted

07 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

430-BankA01003NUR5R-RC-AC

Job locations

MKUH

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To undertake specific responsibilities individually negotiated to reflect the practitioner's skills and interests and the needs of the ward.
  • To develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the beliefs about nursing practice outlined in the ward philosophy.
  • To contribute to the continuing development of the unit, helping withimplementation and evaluation of new projects/developments.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To undertake specific responsibilities individually negotiated to reflect the practitioner's skills and interests and the needs of the ward.
  • To develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the beliefs about nursing practice outlined in the ward philosophy.
  • To contribute to the continuing development of the unit, helping withimplementation and evaluation of new projects/developments.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • RGN / RN Adult
  • BLS

Desirable

  • ILS
  • Alert

Experience

Essential

  • Recent acute nursing knowledge and experience
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the following- Current Issues in Nursing
  • NMC Code of Professional Practice - competency skills
  • Essence of Care
  • Infection Control
  • Knowledge of admission / discharge process

Skills

Essential

  • Up to date clinical skills appropriate to Medicine and/or Surgery areas
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
  • Able to direct and supervise unregistered nurses
  • Demonstrable evidence of delivering quality patient care
  • Report writing
  • Computer literate

Personal and people Development

Essential

  • Motivated / positive
  • Demonstrable ability to work under pressure
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to work internal rotation
  • Smart appearance
  • Able to reflect on practice

Communication

Essential

  • Approachable manner

Specific requirements

Essential

  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • RGN / RN Adult
  • BLS

Desirable

  • ILS
  • Alert

Experience

Essential

  • Recent acute nursing knowledge and experience
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the following- Current Issues in Nursing
  • NMC Code of Professional Practice - competency skills
  • Essence of Care
  • Infection Control
  • Knowledge of admission / discharge process

Skills

Essential

  • Up to date clinical skills appropriate to Medicine and/or Surgery areas
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
  • Able to direct and supervise unregistered nurses
  • Demonstrable evidence of delivering quality patient care
  • Report writing
  • Computer literate

Personal and people Development

Essential

  • Motivated / positive
  • Demonstrable ability to work under pressure
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to work internal rotation
  • Smart appearance
  • Able to reflect on practice

Communication

Essential

  • Approachable manner

Specific requirements

Essential

  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MKUH

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MKUH

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialist Recruitment Manager

Shamar Mba

shamar.mba@mkuh.nhs.uk

Date posted

07 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

430-BankA01003NUR5R-RC-AC

Job locations

MKUH

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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