Registered Nurse - Bank

NHS; Shalford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shalford is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to assist in delivering high standards of care at Guildford House Care Home. You will supervise staff and manage nursing tasks while ensuring the wellbeing of residents. This role requires at least 2 years of nursing experience and current NMC registration. The successful candidate will join a supportive team committed to making a positive impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a nursing role.
• Up-to-date knowledge of care practices.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to demonstrate care activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as person in charge, standing in for the Manager.
• Distribute medications and manage chronic medical conditions.
• Advise families and GPs of any changes in residents' conditions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to instruct care activities

Care planning knowledge

Education

First Level qualification and current NMC Registration

Relevant post-basic studies/qualification

Job description

This is a temporary Registered Nurse role at Avery Healthcare's Guildford House Care Home in Guildford. The role involves acting as the person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required, and ensuring high standards of care for the residents. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience and up-to-date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualifications.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Nurse at Avery Healthcare, your focus will be to act as the person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required, and observe all instructions to act upon their behalf. You will ensure high standards of care for the residents, including undertaking nursing tasks such as distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding, and management of chronic medical conditions. You will also be responsible for advising families of residents and GPs of any changes in condition, as well as the effective deployment and supervision of the care team to ensure all tasks are completed during the period of duty.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. Avery believes the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and they are committed to building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Registered Nurse - Bank at Guildford House Care Home in Guildford. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Registered Nurse will be to act as person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required and observe all instructions to act upon his/her behalf while you ensure high standards of care to our residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking nursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions.
• Advising families of residents and GPs of any changes in condition, which gives rise to concern and keeps them informed and involved in choices for ongoing care.
• Responsibility for the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the period of duty and residents receive required care.
• Providing high standards of care by undertaking accurate assessment and planning.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Qualifications

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration.
• Demonstrate a minimum 2 years experience and up to date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification.
• Display good interpersonal skills and ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.
• Have sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.