Rapid Response Nurse

Superior Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Professional development

Full-time salary equivalent (days)

Full-time salary equivalent (nights)

Job summary

Superior Healthcare seeks Rapid Response Nurses to join our Complex Care Team in West and Mid Kent. This permanent role provides clinical support in clients’ homes when regular staff are unavailable, for adults and children with diverse life-limiting conditions.

Shifts include days and nights with an 8–12 hour pattern; overtime is possible. The role emphasizes training, continuity of care, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• Three years' continuous referencing
• Strong clinical skills and adaptability to varied client needs

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality complex care in clients' homes
• Work to a two-week rota with regular hours (days and nights available)
• Provide last minute cover when needed
• Assist with training and induction of Healthcare Assistants and Nurses
• Ensure continuity of care and clinical excellence

Skills

Complex care nursing

Tracheostomy care

Ventilation support

Gastrostomy care

Bowel management

Seizure management

Driving license

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Superior Healthcare is seeking Rapid Response Nurses to join our Complex Care Team, supporting adults and children across West and Mid Kent.

This is a permanent position working days where you will provide clinical support in clients' homes when their regular team members are unavailable. You will work with clients living with a wide range of life-limiting conditions, including: Congenital conditions from birthDegenerative conditionsSpinal injuriesAcquired brain injuries.

You will also support clients requiring interventions such as: TracheostomyVentilationGastrostomyBowel managementSeizures.

Responsibilities Deliver high-quality complex care in clients' homesWork to a two-week rota with regular hours (days and nights available)Provide last minute cover when neededAssist with training and induction of Healthcare Assistants and NursesEnsure continuity of care and clinical excellence.

Shift Pattern - 8-12 hour shifts Week 1: Mon, Thu, FriWeek 2: Tue, Wed, Sat, SunWeek 3: Mon, Thu, FriWeek 4: Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun

Pay & Benefits: £26-£31 per hourFull-time salary equivalent: £47,646 (Days) £57562 Nights Opportunity for overtime to increase earningsSupportive team environment with ongoing professional development.

Candidate Preferences Our clients prefer nurses who have: A strong background in complex careFemale applicantsClear communication skillsAbility to fit seamlessly into a community settingHappy to work with adults and childrenNo pet allergies (many clients have pets!)A valid driving licence

Requirements Enhanced DBS checkThree years' continuous referencingStrong clinical skills and adaptability to varied client needs

Superior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and registration is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references. Payment via a limited company is not offered.