Registered Nurse - Bank

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to learn and develop

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group’s Bagshot Gardens Care Home is seeking a bank Registered Nurse to act as person in charge and stand in for the Manager when needed. You will oversee daily nursing tasks, including medication administration, dressings, catheterisation, and tube feeding, while ensuring residents receive high standard care.

The role requires current NMC registration, at least two years’ experience, and a DBS check funded by the employer.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration is required.
• DBS disclosure check funded by employer.
• Two years' minimum nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as person in charge and stand in for the Manager when required.
• Ensure high standards of care for residents.
• Carry out nursing tasks including medication, dressings, catheterisation, and tube feeding.
• Deploy and supervise care staff to ensure tasks are completed and residents receive required care.
• Carry out accurate assessment and care planning.
• Inform families and GPs of changes in residents' condition and involve them in care decisions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Instruct and demonstrate care

Care planning knowledge

Education

First Level qualification

Relevant post-basic studies

Job description

This bank Registered Nurse post is at Bagshot Gardens Care Home, an elderly care home run by Avery Healthcare Group. The role centres on acting as person in charge, standing in for the Manager when needed, and ensuring high standards of care for residents. Day-to-day work includes nursing tasks such as medication, dressings and catheterisation, supervising care staff, and keeping families and GPs informed of changes in condition. Current NMC registration and at least two years' experience are required, along with a DBS check that the employer pays for.

What the job involves

• Act as person in charge, standing in for the Manager and acting on their behalf when required
• Ensure high standards of care for residents
• Carry out nursing tasks including medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic conditions
• Deploy and supervise care team staff so that tasks are completed and residents receive required care
• Carry out accurate assessment and care planning
• Advise families of residents and GPs of changes in condition that cause concern, keeping them involved in choices about ongoing care

What’s required

Qualifications

• First Level qualification
• Relevant post-basic studies or qualification

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience
• Up to date knowledge of care

Skills & knowledge

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities
• Sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure check, cost met by the employer
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Live the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career