Bank Nurse at Burleys Wood

Shaw healthcare; Crawley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Shaw Healthcare’s Burleys Wood in Crawley is seeking a dedicated Bank Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care on a zero-hours basis. You will work 12-hour shifts on an as-needed basis, ensuring compassionate care for elderly residents and using the latest care technology to enhance patient time and outcomes.

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with experience in elderly care, dementia, and palliative care, aware of CQC standards, and capable of collaborating with a

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with current practicing status.
• Experience in elderly care, including dementia.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with initiative and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' health and care needs and develop care plans.
• Administer medication and monitor responses.
• Provide nursing care including wound and palliative care.
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals for personalised care.
• Support service users with activities of daily living.
• Provide emotional support to service users and families.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Follow CQC guidelines to ensure high standards of care.
• Contribute to policy development and staff training.
• Participate in induction and ongoing training of new staff.

Skills

Excellent communication andinterperson

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Burleys Wood, Crawley Bank Vacancy Reference: GFPPNTC5 Closes Nov 03, 2026 at 01:38 PM

Competitive

Description

Bank Nurse at Burleys Wood

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 passionate and caring Bank Nurse who is ready to make a positive impact at Burleys Wood. Our aim is to deliver the highest standard of care to our service users and to provide the same standard of care that we would expect our own family members to receive. You will be using the latest care technology that will enable you to spend more time with the service users that you care for. Burleys Wood has an excellent reputation as highly valued provider of care. The needs of our service users are at the centre of all we do every single day.

About the service:

Situated in the town of Crawley, Burleys Wood is a modern care home providing elderly frail nursing and residential dementia care. We have 60 single ensuite bedrooms divided into 6 separate self-contained units, each with its own lounge/dining area.
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Care Home Nurse to join our team in providing high-quality care to our elderly service users with conditions such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's or other clinical diagnoses. The successful candidate will work closely with our team of care professionals to ensure that our service users receive the best possible care.

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