Registered Nurse External Bank (Band 5)

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.

Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation

Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.

As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.

Job overview

Working As & When

Are you looking for a flexible position where you can pick and choose where and when you work? If the answer is yes, joining the Bank at the Countess of Chester Hospital could be just for you.

By being accepted on to the Nurse Bank, you will be provided with access to our Employee Online Rostering app, which means that you can see which shifts are available at the times you wish to work. You will receive notifications of managers looking for certain skill sets and can select the available shifts that suit you. Interested?

Main duties of the job

Who our Opportunity is for:

• We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our Bank and support a busy Nursing Division. You will support with filling gaps on the Band 5 roster at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, having the opportunity to work at Ellesmere Port Hospital.
• Applicants must be NMC registered and have recent experience working in a hospital environment preferably within the NHS
• Good time management skills, organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure are essential requirements to this post.

What this Opportunity means:

• A local induction will be provided at the beginning of a worker agreement as well as ongoing mandatory training as required.
• A friendly and supportive working environment (see our Trust Behavioral Standards).
• Competitive Salary.

Working for our organisation

The Trust’s services are provided from three locations: •