Adult Bank Registered Nurses
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced registered nurse to join the collaborative bank for North Bristol Trust & University Hospitals Bristol & Weston. It offers full flexibility with shift patterns, competitive pay, and holiday pay. The nurse will support various clinical areas, ensuring high standards of patient care and adherence to policies. This is an opportunity to broaden clinical skills in a supportive environment.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with relevant and valid NMC licence to practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent)
- Knowledge and Experience
- Candidate will have undertaken training required by the ward / department. i.e. IV drug administration, cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation, PCA and epidural training
- Minimum of 12 months post qualification experience (15 months for NQN's - 3 months preceptorship, then 12 months acute experience)
- Recent acute hospital experience within the last 18-24 months
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
- Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Time management/ basic problem solving skills
- Qualifications and Training
- Registered Nurse with relevant and valid NMC licence to practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent)
- Knowledge and Experience
- Candidate will have undertaken training required by the ward / department. i.e. IV drug administration, cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation, PCA and epidural training
- Minimum of 12 months post qualification experience (15 months for NQN's - 3 months preceptorship, then 12 months acute experience)
- Recent acute hospital experience within the last 18-24 months
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
- Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Time management/ basic problem solving skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 10d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Adult Bank Registered Nurses
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
Are you an experienced registered nurse looking for a role with full flexibility and top-quality care opportunities? Join North Bristol Trust & University Hospitals Bristol & Weston's Collaborative Bank -- and enjoy a rewarding, flexible nursing career tailored to your needs!
Why join us?
- Valued Team Membership: As a bank nurse with us, you'll be a respected member of our team, with access to exceptional benefits including the NHS Pension scheme, paid mandatory and statutory training, and full induction support.
- Flexible Working Patterns: Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle, including earlies, lates, long days, and nights, with competitive pay rates and holiday pay. Enjoy the freedom to work without rigid hours.
- Diverse Experience: Work across multiple disciplines and specialties, broadening your clinical skills and experience in a supportive environment.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Opportunity to work in award-winning settings like the Brunel building.
- Additional Perks: Receive free uniforms, training opportunities, and pay incentives.
- Convenience and Regular Work: Benefit from long and short-term placements that offer flexibility, along with the team spirit and friendly atmosphere of a permanent role.
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