Registered Nurse - Bank

The Methodist Church in Britain; Knowle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to learn and develop

Job summary

The Birchmere House Care Home, part of Avery Healthcare Group, in Knowle, United Kingdom, seeks a Bank Registered Nurse to join its elderly care team. The nurse acts as person in charge when the Manager is unavailable, supervising staff and delivering clinical tasks such as medication and dressings.

Applicants must have current NMC registration, at least two years' experience, and a DBS check; proof of right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• First Level qualification.
• Current NMC registration.
• Minimum two years' experience.
• DBS check, cost met by employer.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Act as person in charge, standing in for the Manager when required.
• Ensure high standards of care for residents.
• Carry out nursing tasks including medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and managing chronic conditions.
• Assess residents accurately and plan their care.
• Advise families and GPs of concerning changes in condition and keep them involved in care choices.
• Deploy and supervise care team staff so that tasks are completed and residents receive required care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Instruct care activities

Care planning knowledge

Education

First Level qualification

Job description

This bank Registered Nurse post is at Birchmere House Care Home, one of Avery Healthcare Group's elderly care homes. The nurse acts as person in charge, standing in for the Manager, supervising the care team and carrying out clinical tasks such as medication, dressings and tube feeding. The work includes planning and assessing resident care and keeping families and GPs informed. Current NMC registration and at least two years' experience are needed, plus a DBS check and right to work.

What the job involves

• Act as person in charge, standing in for the Manager when required
• Ensure high standards of care for residents
• Carry out nursing tasks including medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and managing chronic conditions
• Assess residents accurately and plan their care
• Advise families and GPs of concerning changes in condition and keep them involved in care choices
• Deploy and supervise care team staff so that tasks are completed and residents receive required care

Qualifications

• First Level qualification

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration

Experience

• Minimum two years' experience
• Up to date knowledge of care
• Relevant post-basic studies or qualifications

Skills & knowledge

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

Checks & eligibility

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

Other

• Lives the company values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career