Registered Nurse Zero Hour Contract

Abbey Healthcare; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Abbey Healthcare in London is seeking a Registered Nurse on a zero-hour contract to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and act as senior clinician on duty. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while supervising staff and ensuring safe medicines management.

The role requires an active NMC PIN with at least 1 year of nursing experience, knowledge of NMC standards and safeguarding. Flexible shifts with on-site parking and working weekends/bank holidays are included.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with active NMC PIN, unrestricted.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience.
• NMC Standards of Proficiency knowledge.
• Medicines management knowledge.
• Understanding safeguarding, CI/CQC regulations.
• Dementia, mental health and long-term conditions knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Clinical care: assess needs, develop, implement and evaluate care plans with documentation.
• Use eMAR and electronic care plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Safe medication administration and reporting of concerns.
• Maintain nursing records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Lead and supervise staff, promote high standards of care.
• Coordinate with GPs and external professionals; ensure proper handovers.
• Promote safeguarding and dignity in all resident interactions.
• Health and safety compliance and incident reporting.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Personal care

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

IT skills

Education

Registered Nurse with active NMC PIN

Job description

# Registered Nurse Zero Hour Contract£21.86 per hour London, E6 Zero-hoursOpen until 6 February 2027## About this role### We are not offering Sponsorship or Visa### Job PurposeTo provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care that reflects the philosophy, values, and standards of the HomeTo act as the senior clinician on duty, ensuring the smooth and safe running of the Home.To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans### To support and supervise care staff### To ensure safe medicines management### To carry out or assist with personal care when required### Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications### QualificationsRegistered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with active NMC PIN without any restrictions to practiseMinimum 1-year nursing experience.### Knowledge### Knowledge of NMC Standards of Proficiency### Medicines management knowledge### Understanding safeguarding and CQC and CI regulations### Knowledge of dementia, mental health, and long-term conditions### Skills### Clinical assessment and planning### Medication administration### Personal care delivery### Leadership and supervision### Communication and documentation### IT skills### Abilities### Work autonomously### Provide person-centred care### Manage emergencies### Promote dignity and safeguarding### Hours Of DutyFlexible shifts as rostered including weekends and bank holidays### Principal Responsibilities### Clinical CareEnsure comprehensive assessment of service users’ needs, and lead on the development, implementation, and evaluation of personalised programmes of care, ensuring all interventions are fully and accurately documented.Monitor, review, and maintain accurate electronic care plans and eMAR systems, ensuring all clinical information is current and compliant.Maintain safe and effective administration of medications in accordance with NMC standards and the company policies, promptly reporting any errors or concerns to the Senior Nurse/appropriate manager.Maintain complete, accurate, and timely nursing and home records in line with professional and regulatory requirements.Ensure care practices reflect NMC standards, promoting ongoing review, development, and evidence-based practice.Monitor the use of all resources to ensure safe, cost‐effective, and efficient care delivery appropriate to the needs of residents.Maintain regular personal contact with residents through one‐to‐one interactions and group activities to support wellbeing.Liaise effectively with GPs, external healthcare professionals, families, and other stakeholders to promote coordinated, high‐quality care.Ensure all visiting professionals are appropriately recorded.### Leadership & Operational ResponsibilitiesTake charge of the Home when required in the absence of the designated person with overall responsibility.Undertake on‐call duties as required, providing guidance and support to staff across the Home.Ensure effective handovers and promote clear communication between all grades of staff to ensure continuity and quality of resident care.Report any shortfalls, risks, or concerns related to service delivery or resident safety to the person in charge or management team promptly.Support internal audits and quality monitoring processes as required.Help ensure the Home remains compliant with relevant regulatory bodies, including the Care Inspectorate (CI) in Scotland or the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England.Promote the Home positively, supporting marketing and reputation-building activities as required.Adhere to and promote all Abbey Healthcare policies and procedures.Uphold the NMC Code of Conduct at all times.### Education & Professional DevelopmentSupport the induction, orientation, and ongoing training of new and existing staff, promoting a positive learning environment.Contribute to the continuous professional development of the Home by supporting evidence‐based practice and undertaking personal professional development.Ensure your NMC registration, PIN, and revalidation requirements are maintained and up to date.Attend and complete all mandatory training, in‐house training sessions, and required E-learning modules.### Communication & Team SupportAttend staff, clinical, and multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring relevant information is communicated clearly to the wider team.Maintain positive and effective communication with all professionals, residents, relatives, and stakeholders involved in the care and management of the Home.Provide professional support and leadership to all grades of staff, fostering teamwork, respect, and high standards of care.### Health and SafetyBe conversant with and ensure all staff are aware of the requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and of their compliance. Advise the Home Manager of any area of concern.### Night DutyThis is a wakeful duty unless notified otherwise.### ReviewChanges which affect the organisation may necessitate the responsibilities of this post to be reviewed.### Benefits### Free parking### On-site parking### Language### English (required)### Work authorisation### United Kingdom (required)### Location### East Ham E6 3PD (required)### Work Location: In person