Bank Registered Ward Nurse post on the inpatient wards of Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford, a surgical hospital. The work covers patient care from admission through to discharge, including recognising and escalating deteriorating patients, sepsis care and clinical record-keeping. It is a zero-hours bank contract, with shifts offered by need and freely accepted or declined, so it suits nurses seeking flexible hours rather than consistent full-time work. An NMC registration, immediate life support qualification and right to work in the UK are required.
What the job involves
- Delivering safe, effective and compassionate nursing care
- Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating patient care within a multidisciplinary team, from admission through to discharge
- Admitting patients and completing all relevant clinical documentation
- Monitoring patient progress and implementing appropriate care interventions
- Recognising and escalating deteriorating patients using NEWS2 assessments
- Supporting sepsis recognition and management
- Undertaking pain, falls, pressure damage, nutrition and VTE risk assessments
- Administering medications and maintaining accurate electronic patient records
- Working collaboratively with consultants, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Supporting the development of Healthcare Assistants, students and junior staff
- Participating in audits, quality improvement and service development activities
What’s required
Qualifications
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) qualification
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
Experience
- At least 1 year's post-registration nursing experience
Skills & knowledge
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV medication administration
- Wound care, fluid management and patient assessment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work flexibly across inpatient ward areas
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
- Satisfactory pre-employment checks
Nice to have
- Experience working on a surgical ward
- Previous experience acting as Nurse in Charge
- Experience supporting junior staff and students
- Participation in audits, quality improvement or service development projects
- Knowledge of ANTT, CPAP and quality governance principles
What’s offered
- Flexible shifts that suit availability
- Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
- Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
- Opportunity to make a difference to patients and colleagues
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
