Job overview

We are looking for skilled bank nurses to join the James Paget Hospital

To assess basic and specialist care needs of patients and implement without direct supervision. The nurse should at all times act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the 
development implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward/department area are maintained.
Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward/Department Health & Safety Policies are adhered to.
Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors.
Mentorship support of new staff.
Mentorship/support of student nurses.
To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training, e.g. IV drug administration, ECG recording.
Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs, in accordance with Trust Policy.

Further information can be found on the job description. 

Working for our organisation

Here on the East Coast we enjoy a great place to live and a friendly caring place to work. We are a vibrant University Hospital providing the best possible care to a population of 230,000 residents. Every day, we value the great team work, improving and adapting and taking pride in what we do for your patients. The hospital is known for being a friendly and supportive place to work; a large part of this is due to the teams that work here.

The benefits we offer include:-

• Flexible hours to suit you.
• Variety of work in all clinical areas.
• Paid induction, mandatory updates and ongoing training/CPD.
• Access to NHS Pension.
• Free uniform.