Registered Nurse - COVID-19 in Worcester Acute

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses in theatres general to join the NHS Professionals staff bank, who has had United Kingdom NHS hospital experience to support a wide range of flexible shifts covering days, nights, and weekends.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust provides a wide range of hospital-based and community services across Worcestershire with specialist services including oncology, radiotherapy, stroke services and cardiac stenting. Nestled between Birmingham and the Cotswolds, with excellent road, bus and rail links, Worcestershire provides the opportunity to experience both city and country life.

Popular shift patterns are available, such as 07.30 – 15.30 and 20.45 – 07.45, but our Trusts are open to different start/finish times and lines of work (e.g. short-shifts during school hours).

Pay Rates*:
Days: £26.50 per hour
Saturdays/Nights: £30.89 per hour
Sunday/Bank Hols: £30.89 per hour

*Pay rates may vary depending on Trust, experience, any incentives that are running, and are subject to change.

Supporting our NHS

Not only are we with you, but we’re also helping to support our NHS. Demand for additional support in our NHS is increasing. Everyone’s efforts are truly appreciated, whether you can work a small number of shifts or longer-term block bookings, we have a wide range of shifts through the bank available to suit you.

What will be your main responsibilities?

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the following:

• Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
• Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
• Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
• Plan, deliver and evaluate standards of evidence-based nursing care
• Administering intravenous drips or different types of medication
• Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation
• Checking and using specialised equipment such as monitors and ventilators
• Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
• Recognising limitations and escalating concerns
• Assisting in the development of new staff, students, and colleagues
• Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships

To apply for this post, you will/have:

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience in A&E within the last 2 years
• Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
• Undertake nursing assessment and evaluation to enable development of appropriate plans of care based on the needs of the individual
• Be able to work under own initiative and without direct supervision
• Be proficient in the delivery of care to patients
• Ensure safe administration of drugs in accordance with NMC and CHS policies
• Ensure accurate records are kept in accordance with CHS policy and NMC guidelines
• Carry out nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and standards
• Undertake regular mandatory training*

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

In return for your hard work and commitment, NHS Professionals (NHSP) offers you some fantastic benefits:

• Competitive pay rates– work this week, get paid next week!
• First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust– access before they are made available to agency
• Varied working options to suit your lifestyle– access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed term placements
• Training and development opportunities
• Build holiday allowance for every shift you work
• Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go– access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
• Essential support when you need it – 24/7 365 days –Call us anytime
• Stakeholder pension scheme available

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our bank members who are not clinically exempt from vaccination to get vaccinated.