Bank Staff Nurse in Stoke-on-Trent

Please note: Due to the nature of our bank zero hours, casual work agreement, we are unable to sponsor applicants.

You will play a vital role in delivering compassionate and professional nursing care to individuals in a variety of settings, including mental health inpatient wards, our Crisis Care Centre and community services. You will work flexibly, providing high-quality care as needed to support the staffing requirements of the Trust. Joining the Bank provides an excellent opportunity for those who wish to gain insight and experience into diverse areas whilst providing you with the flexibility to choose your own working hours. It can also provide the opportunity to gain experience with the Trust supporting permanent employment opportunities.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care to patients in a safe, effective, and compassionate manner.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement care plans for patients.
• Administer medications, monitor progress, and assist with clinical procedures.
• Provide support to patients with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, or other complex needs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with Trust policies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and contribute to team learning.
• On occasion acting as the Nurse in Charge, providing quality leadership to services.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care. We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working. We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045. As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

What We're Looking For?

• Particularly Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability with scope for General Nurses with interest and experience in services provided by the Trust.
• All applicants must be NMC registered as a nurse.
• Experience in mental health, learning disability or other relevant clinical areas.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to patient care.
• Ability to work flexibly, which may include nights, weekends, and bank holidays, as per the needs of the Trust.
• A compassionate, professional attitude with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of patients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in working in Crisis Care Teams or willingness to learn.

Why Join Us?

• Band 5 or 6 Agenda for Change NHS Pay Scales +12.07% (previous NHS nursing experience will be taken into consideration when determining which point on the Band 5/6 pay scale).
• 12.07% addition is paid to all hours worked in lieu of booking annual leave - take leave when you want.
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle: part time or full time - you choose your hours.
• Opportunities for career development and access to training programs.
• Supportive, friendly, patient-centred and inclusive team environments.
• Free parking in most Trust locations.
• Trust funded DBS, uniform and training opportunities.
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Discounts available via Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.
• Access to our Internal Job Adverts, potentially accelerating your career with the Trust.
• Support from the Temporary Staffing, Practice Education Facilitation Team to support your on-boarding, training and career development.

Preparing your Application

To be successful in your application, you will need to have successfully completed full training including preceptorship, demonstrate your knowledge and dedication to high standards of patient care. You will need to be a reliable, enthusiastic and a self-motivated individual, possessing excellent communication skills and be adaptable to changing situations. You will need to be friendly and approachable whilst remaining professional. It is essential that you are reliable, punctual and work well within our services, as well as working under Trust Policy and the NMC Code of Conduct.

We are particularly looking to see in your application:

• Evidence of nursing qualifications and NMC registration.
• Your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Your experience in Mental Health and/or Learning Disability services.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and the effect on service users and families.
• Evidence of leading or working as a team.
• Understanding of our Trust Values particularly Proud to CARE and SPAR.

Person Specification

• Qualification: Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse or General Nurse, NMC registration.
• Experience: Essential Qualified nursing experience in in-patient mental health or learning disability, Desirable Qualified nursing experience Crisis Care.
• Knowledge & skills: Essential Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Knowledge of Patient Centred Care.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.