Registered Nurse - Bank

Bupa; Portishead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Fully paid induction

Free meal on every shift

DBS check and uniform provided

Gym discounts across the UK

Job summary

Bupa's Norewood Lodge and Elm View care homes in Portishead are seeking an adaptable Registered Nurse to cover bank shifts. You will deliver high-quality care, administer medications, and support residents and families with compassion.

Join a team focused on clinical excellence, ongoing training, and flexible shifts across two sites. A valid NMC pin and strong communication skills are essential to providing safe, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NMC pin and current nursing registration.
• Deliver person-centred care and coordinate with residents and families.
• Administer, review and assist with medications; develop care plans.
• Ensure safety and compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Night shift experience and independence when required.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for residents' physical, emotional and social needs.
• Coach and guide the team; deliver formal and informal teaching for colleagues.
• Carry out assessments and develop, implement and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Monitor work areas to ensure safety and compliance with standards.

Skills

Registered Nurse

NMC pin

Clinical leadership

Medication management

Effective communication

Job description

Job Description: Registered Nurse - Bank Norewood Lodge Bupa Care Home - 72 Nore Rd, Portishead, Bristol BS20 8DU CQC rating: Good Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.3 / 10 Salary: £18.41 - £21.48 per hour depending on experience Contract - Bank Shifts will be across Norewood Lodge & Elm View care home

We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. You know how important it is to be passionate about caring. It’s what drives you. As a highly respected member of our amazing team, you'll play a pivotal role. We’ll train you on all aspects of digital care, which is transforming how we work, making things easier and letting you focus on clinical excellence and care for our residents. And as healthcare experts for over 75 years, we’re committed to continually training you in the clinical and social care developments you need and surrounding you with some of the best people in the industry.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Taking responsibility for the well-being of our residents and making sure their physical, emotional and social needs are met
• Coaching and guiding the team, providing formal and informal teaching programmes for colleagues and other care professionals
• Carrying out assessments and developing, implementing and evaluating individualised care plans for each of our residents
• Monitoring work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and conform to the relevant standards, policies and legislation

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

• As a Registered Nurse, with a valid NMC pin, you’ll be responsible for managing the unit alongside clinical duties in the home.
• This includes oversight of care, administering and ordering medication, reviewing and evaluating individual care plans, and providing clinical guidance to the care team and delivering best practice continually.
• You have previous experience ensuring policies and standards are kept to a high clinical standard.
• You are confident offering clinical guidance for care teams, being crucial in helping with all CQC tasks.
• As a highly trusted member of the team you enjoy building connections with residents and their family, giving them the kindness and support and care they deserve.
• Effective communication and reporting skills are essential in order to effectively handover clinical issues to other team members and health care professionals.
• If working at night this will require enhanced skills to ensure patient safety as primarily you will be working alone with limited support from other healthcare professionals you will need to have strong critical thinking skills, need to be confident and self-reliant with the ability to manage care staff and remain calm in an emergency situation.

Benefits

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
• Free meal on every shift
• DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Nursing & Theatres

Locations: Norewood Lodge

We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.