Bank Staff Nurse

There are opportunities at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich & Lewisham Hospital to work within many specialities and general clinical areas with a variety of shift patterns to choose from.

We are continually looking to increasing our pool of general staff nurses and offer lines of work in most areas both day and night on both sites. Remember, our bank workers take priority over agency workers.

If you are ambitious and strive for professional excellence then this is the perfect opportunity to be part of Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust (L&G).

L&G supports recruiting suitable bank staff into permanent positions should they become available. In effect, you can try before you apply, what better way of finding your preferred area of work.

We are looking for patient-focused Nurses with excellent/transferable skills who can demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering and maintaining high standards of care to patients on our wards. The ability to organise a workload, use initiative and work within a team is essential.

You will be registered with the NMC and have a MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS POST REGISTRATION, NHS EXPERIENCE WITHIN A GENERAL/ACUTE HOSPITAL SETTING OR THE EQUIVALENT IN A NURSING HOME. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Reliability, confidence and commitment are also essential characteristics you will need to succeed in this role.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical

1. Practices in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional

Conduct and other appropriate guidelines.

2. Adhering to the Trust admission and discharge policies and

be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes

of care and the implementation and evaluation of these to promote best practice

for assigned patients.

3. Uses phlebotomy and cannulation skills on a daily basis if

competent to do so.

4. Liaises with medical staff, allied departments and other

members of the multi-disciplinary team on the condition of patients and their

treatment. Is sensitive to the needs of patients, relatives & members of

the multi-disciplinary team.

5. Observes confidentiality of patient information at all

times and complies with the Data Protection Act (1984) ensuring that

documentation is completed accurately and legibly.

6. Take an active role in establishing and maintaining

effective communication with all disciplines, patients and relatives.

7. Supports and assists the Ward Manager

in the establishment of a good working environment and in making the most

effective and efficient use of staff, supplies and services.

About us

We are seeking dedicated, motivated people to help us provide high quality care to our local communities. In return for your hard work, we offer well-established, structured mentoring and staff development packages to support you in your role.

Agencies do not necessarily have the best to offer.

BENEFITS:

Employee Online (Self Booking System)

Weekly Pay

Mandatory Training

Rota lines of work available

Cross site working available

In-House Nurse Bank open 7 days a week

E-Payslips and access to your payment history & training

Support with Revalidation

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£19.05 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9197-26-0894

Job locations

Lewisham Hospital Nhs Trust

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Bank General Staff Nurse - The Job Description for this role has been attached to the advert at the foot of the page.

Job responsibilities

Bank General Staff Nurse - The Job Description for this role has been attached to the advert at the foot of the page.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered General Nurse
• Post 6 months qualification experience

Desirable

• Evidence of personal development

Experience

Essential

• Minimum six months continuous post registration experience within a general/acute NHS Hospital setting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered General Nurse
• Post 6 months qualification experience

Desirable

• Evidence of personal development

Experience

Essential

• Minimum six months continuous post registration experience within a general/acute NHS Hospital setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital Nhs Trust

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital Nhs Trust

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Bank General Staff Nurse - The Job Description for this role has been attached to the advert at the foot of the page.

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered General Nurse
• Post 6 months qualification experience

Desirable

• Evidence of personal development

Experience

Essential

• Minimum six months continuous post registration experience within a general/acute NHS Hospital setting.