Bank Night Nurse

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Company pension

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a qualified Night Nurse for Isis House in Oxford. You will work on the night shift (8pm–8am), leading a team of carers and ensuring high standards of nursing and personal care for residents.

You will collaborate with GPs, hospitals and external agencies to assess and adjust care plans while maintaining safety and clinical governance. Ideal candidates are NMC-registered nurses with post-registration experience, capable of managing emergencies,

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse with current NMC pin.
• Experience and ability to work night shifts and lead in emergencies.
• Familiar with regulatory frameworks and CPD activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as night shift lead and oversee care delivery.
• Lead a team of carers and provide guidance and clinical oversight.
• Coordinate with GPs, hospitals and external agencies as needed.

Skills

NMC PIN

Medication administration

Catheterisation

End of life care

Verification of death

Syringe drivers

Gastrostomy care

Venepuncture

Diabetic awareness

Tissue viability

Epilepsy awareness

Management of deterioration – sepsis

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC registered)

Job description

Bank Night Nurse Location: Isis House, Oxford, OX4 3NH Pay Rate: £24.16 per hour Contracted Hours: Bank Hours Shift times: 8pm - 8am

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a qualified registered nurse with a current NMC pin? Do you prefer to work nights? Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Our Night Nurses are usually the most senior person on site during night shifts and will take charge in the event of any emergencies that arise as well as keeping wakeful watch on the security and safety of our residents and the home in general. Leading a team of carers, you will have a lead clinical responsibility, providing advice and guidance where necessary, and ensuring that high standards of nursing and personal care are met. You will deliver, monitor, and re-evaluate care needs in partnership with each resident,

their key carers, family members and the wider team at the home, as well as liaising effectively with GPs, hospitals and external agencies. The role is incredibly rewarding, and you will regularly be presented with a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. Located in the popular area of Iffley, close to Oxford is Isis House offering friendly and high-quality residential, early-stage dementia, intermediate and nursing care to 80 residents. The home is conveniently located close to shopping amenities, including a chemist, and is on a bus route to the city centre. A short walk from the well-designed grounds takes you to the river and the charming village of Iffley.

AND IN RETURN

The rewards for our Nurses are great. Our roles offer greater flexibility in working patterns, more autonomy with decision making, the opportunity to build close relationships with the residents in your care in a consultative, case-management role. The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you will enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Fully funded renewal of your NMC PIN
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you

ABOUT YOU

You will be a qualified Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse and currently registered with NMC. You will have post-registration experience, will be able to evidence continuing professional development activities and you’ll be comfortable in taking charge. You will have a clear understanding of regulatory frameworks and also have experience of or be willing to train in:

• Medication administration
• Catheterisation
• End of life care
• Verification of death
• Syringe drivers
• Gastrostomy care
• Venepuncture
• Diabetic awareness
• Tissue viability
• Epilepsy awareness
• Management of deterioration – sepsis awareness

As a supportive leader, you will motivate your team to always deliver the best possible care to our residents. If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Night Nurse within our care homes, then you could be next to join us.