Bank Nurse

Shaw Healthcare; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Healthcare is seeking a Bank Nurse for New Elmcroft, a 60-bed care home in Shoreham-by-Sea. The role involves nursing duties across dementia and residential care, with zero-hour, bank shifts. The service emphasises patient dignity, safety and a warm, supportive environment.

Key tasks include medication administration, care planning, wound/palliative care, and multi-disciplinary liaison to coordinate personalised care. Banding and shifts vary; strong CPD commitment is valued.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with current practising certificate (UK).
• Experience in elderly care including dementia is preferred.
• Knowledge of Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients health and care needs and developing care plans.
• Administering medication and monitoring responses.
• Providing nursing care including wound and palliative care.
• Liaising with other health professionals for personalised care.
• Supporting activities of daily living and providing emotional support.
• Maintaining accurate records and adhering to CQC guidelines.
• Participating in induction and ongoing training of staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Independent worker

People skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Bank Nurse at New Elmcroft

Salary: £23.18 - £24.32 per hour
Hours: Bank - Zero hours
Shift times: As/when needed in the service - 12hr shifts (07:45-20:15 or 20:00-08:00)

Shaw healthcare is looking for a RGN to join the team in New Elmcroft, a 60 bedded care home. The facility specialises in nursing, dementia, residential, and respite care, providing a safe and supportive environment.

About the service

New Elmcroft is a bright, spacious modern care home located in a quiet residential setting in Shoreham by Sea, close to Brighton and Worthing. The home provides 60 single en-suite bedrooms divided into 6 separate self-contained units each with its own lounge/dining area. The care of the individual is our highest priority. Each resident’s privacy and dignity is at the very heart of our philosophy and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.

• We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.


• We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics


• We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.


• We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

Job Responsibilities

• Assessing patients health and care needs and developing care plans


• Administering medication and monitoring services users response


• Providing nursing care, including wound care and palliative care


• Liaising with other healthcare professionals to coordinate personalised care


• Supporting service users with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting


• Providing emotional support to service users and their families


• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records


• Working within the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines to ensure high standards of care


• Contributing to the development and implementation of policies and procedures


• Participating in the induction and ongoing training of new staff members

Qualifications and Experience:

• NMC Registered Nurse


• Experience working in elderly care, including caring for patients with Alzheimer's and other dementia-related conditions


• Knowledge of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and standards


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team


• Ability to work independently and use own initiative


• Commitment to continuing professional development

Bank Nurse • Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom