Nurse - Bank

SeeAbility; Tadley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join SeeAbility as a Bank Nurse specializing in support for individuals with learning and physical disabilities. This role involves providing daily care, managing complex health needs, and mentoring staff in a supportive environment. Benefit from comprehensive training and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young adults at Heather House.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Career Progression Opportunities

Recognition & Rewards

Work-Life Balance

Financial Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Refer a Friend Payout

Qualifications

• Experience in physical and complex health needs is necessary.
• A valid full UK driving license is preferable but not essential.
• Caring and resilient nature is important.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily care and support to individuals with complex needs.
• Manage gastrostomy devices and provide complex nutritional support.
• Mentor and assist other staff to maintain care standards.

Skills

Physical Disabilities

Complex Health Needs

Learning Disabilities

Palliative care

Education

Band 5 nurse qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Bank Nurse - Adult or Learning Disabilities

Location:	Tadley, Hampshire
Salary:	£20.79 per hour plus benefits. Additional £50 per sleep-in shift.
Hours:	Shifts vary between 7:00 am and 9:30 pm, Monday to Sunday (on a shift rota basis).
Contract:	Part Time, Bank.
Driving Requirement:	A valid full UK manual driving license is preferable, but not essential.
Right to Work:	Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.

Essential Criteria

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to the following areas of expertise:

• Physical Disabilities
• Complex Health Needs
• Learning Disabilities
• Life-limiting conditions
• Palliative care
• Band 5 nurse with experience

About You

Are you someone who truly enjoys making a difference in others' lives? Do you have a calm, caring, and resilient nature that helps you thrive in challenging situations?

We're looking for nurses to join our team who are dedicated and compassionate with a strong character and emotional resilience, who can stay calm under pressure, are enthusiastic and take a proactive approach. If you are a Band 5 nurse with experience, looking to specialise in supporting people with disabilities and develop your existing skills, you're exactly who we're looking for.

What will you be doing?

As a nurse, you'll be more than just their support – you'll be a key part of someone's journey towards living their best life. Here's what you'll be doing:

• Daily Care & Support: Assess and deliver healthcare and support to a core group of 8 individuals daily.
• Management of gastrostomy devices, nasogastric tubes, indwelling catheters, nebuliser and oxygen therapy, as well as complex nutritional, postural, psychological, palliative, and end-of-life support.
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of support and healthcare as part of the senior team, enabling each individual to enjoy a full and active life.
• Role modeling to other staff, mentoring, advising, and supporting the development of all workers to ensure consistent standards.

Who you will be Supporting

Heather House is a specialist nursing home for 16 young adults living with severe complex neurological, learning, and physical disabilities, including juvenile CLN3 (Batten) disease and Rett syndrome.

Residents enjoy activities like music, singing, and accessing their hydro pool. They celebrate events such as Valentine's, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. During Christmas, we create a magical wonderland in the garden.

Read more about Heather House

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Why work for us?

At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being, offering:

• Comprehensive Training: Extensive induction and ongoing development through face-to-face training, e-learning, and support.
• Career Progression: Opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
• Recognition & Rewards: Awards for excellence and long service.
• Work-Life Balance: Up to 36 days of holiday, flexible working, and time off for life events.
• Financial Benefits: Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more.
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance, life assurance, and sick pay.
• Refer a Friend: £600 for referring support workers to deputy roles.

About us

SeeAbility, founded in 1799, is one of the UK's oldest disability charities, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss. We provide person-centered support across supported living, residential care, and specialist eye-care services, helping individuals live ambitious lives.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safe recruitment practices, including background checks, identity verification, and references, to safeguard those we support.

Diversity

We actively promote diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, believing that diversity drives innovation and success.