Description

Job Title: Bank Registered Nurses
Hours: Bank - Casual Hours
Rate of Pay: £21.21 per hour plus 12.07% WTD
Department: Surgical Unit
Reporting to: Surgical Unit Manager

Job Summary 

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across all areas of the Surgical Unit. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring safety, dignity and comfort throughout their care pathway.

The nurse will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to maintain the highest clinical standards and support excellent patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective nursing care in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct.

• Assess patient needs and provide individualised care

• Monitor patient condition pre-operative and post-operative, recognising and responding to complications.

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and NMC guidelines.

• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.

• Participate in clinical audits, governance and quality improvement initiatives.

• Provide clear information and reassurance to patients and families.

Person Specification 

The following specification represents the range of skills, abilities, and experiences etc. relevant to the position. Applicants are expected to meet the attributes that have been identified as essential.

Essential 

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC Registration.

• Minimum 18 months post-registration experience.

• Evidence of continuing professional development.

• Minimum 18 months post-registration experience in nursing.

• Knowledge of surgical nursing practices and patient pathways.

• Can demonstrate a good understanding of good patient care

The closing date for receipt of applications is the 20th March 2026.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

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.