Bank Band 5 Nurse

+ Responsible for the care of the patients on the ward.
+ To deputise for the clinical sister in managing a team of nursing and support staff to achieve this.
+ To be responsible for the care of a group of patients during the shift.
+ To be one of a team of named nurses, caring for a particular group of patients.
+ Assists in meeting the requirements of the Clinical Governance programme. pertaining to the ward.

Working for our organisation
All staff employed by the Trust are expected to embody our 'HEART' values throughout their employment. The values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and underpin everything we do and say to achieve our vision:
Honesty - open and honest in everything we do
Equality - we value all people equally and treat them fairly whilst recognising their individuality
Accountability - we will provide excellent care and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients
Respect - we treat everybody the way we would like to be treated
Teamwork - we work together to make improvements, delivering consistent, high quality, safe care., + To assist in the assessment of care needs, development, delivery and implementation of programmes of care for an assigned patient group, using a validated model of nursing
+ To implement appropriate practices in line with the policies of London North West Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH NHS Trust), to provide skilled/research based nursing care to meet the identified needs of patients and their relatives.
+ To work to the agreed standards of care within LNWH NHS Trust, and in collaboration with the Senior Sister, monitor patient outcomes.
+ To establish effective communications with medical colleagues and all health care professionals to ensure appropriate nursing input to patient care discussions in order to ensure safe practice.
+ To be aware of the policies and philosophies of LNWH NHS Trust, including Health and Safety and ensure all actions are carried out within these guidelines.
+ To assist the Senior Sister and Senior Nurse/Matron in maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients and relatives.
+ To assist the Education, Learning and Development department in the implementation of nursing research/changes in clinical practice.
+ Ensures effective participation in Clinical Governance initiatives and actively contributes to compliance with benchmarked standards for quality of clinical care.
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The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Our employment checking processes require that all shortlisted applicants provide the contact details of their current HR Department. If shortlisted you will be sent an email reminder to present the contact details of your HR Department at the interview.
Please note the Trust uses identity checking software for verifying the authenticity of identity documents provided by candidates.
As part of our commitment to the Equality and Diversity at LNWUH, we are encouraging applications from BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) candidates as we seek to ensure our workforce structures are representative of the diversity of the communities we serve.

LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
+ Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
+ St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
+ Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
+ Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
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Our vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put "Quality at our HEART". Find out more about our ambitious strategy
We are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.
Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.

Are you looking for a rewarding role which also allows you the flexibility to work when you choose in an acute setting and to effectively manage your work life balance? Then come and join our fantastic team of nurses and be part of a Trust with an excellent reputation and a commitment to developing your nursing career through our University status.
Being part of Temporary Staffing bank, offers a various way of working, with both ad hoc and longer full-time bookings available. You could work occasional shifts or days to suit your lifestyle. You can always depend on a steady supply of work and can choose when you want to work.
The work is fast paced, but with a fantastic team dynamic in place it is also a fun environment to be in.
We are proudly made up of a diverse workforce and highly specialised teams performing innovative clinical care.