Job summary
- Main area
- Nurse Bank
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Bank: As & When
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Other
- Job ref
- 210-2026-08-BANK-G
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital / Ellesmere Port Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Registered Nurse External Bank (Band 5)
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies whcih is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Adult Nurse
- Mentorship & Assessing qualification (or acquired following Preceptorship & after 12 months in post)
Desirable criteria
- Relevant speciality qualification (may be required for certain practice areas e.g. Critical Care)
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Development of speciality knowledge
- Basic financial awareness
- Basic IT skills in word processing/Hospital systems
- Basic knowledge of professional & NHS issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Squires
- Job title
- Nurse Bank Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 365230
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