Bank Nurse

Job Introduction

Bank Nurse Lincoln£30 p/h days, £35 p/h nights (Any travel exceeding 30 miles will be paid 35p per mile)

We are seeking a passionate and driven Bank Nurse to join our team. The primary purpose of the Nurse is to support complex care packages within the person’s own home. We specialise in high acuity complex needs including tracheostomy and ventilator support. This is a field-based role involving regular travel across the Lincoln region as well as working from home. 

This service is delivered through teams of support workers who report to the Complex Care Manager (CCM).  Accordingly, the CNS has direct responsibility for ensuring the capability and standards of service delivered by these teams. 

Critical within this role and underpinning the delivery, is the need to operate both flexibly and reliably, whilst fiercely ensuring Bespoke’s values around client-centred care are never compromised and that all regulatory compliance standards are diligently adhered to.  

The role of the Bank Nurse is broken down into two main areas as follows:

• To support the safe transition and mobilisation of our complex packages from hospital to home. 
• The ongoing maintenance of support for existing clients, ensuring ongoing high standards of care and safety are constantly achieved.
• Support with a mixture of day and night shifts

Reporting directly to the Clinical Nurse Manager and working collaboratively with Complex Care Manager’s (CCM’s), ICB’s, other professional bodies and key team members in the organisation, this is an important role contributing to the successful performance of the business.  

New client set up:

• Work collaboratively with the (Mobilisation team) and operational team to coordinate the set-up of a new client package.
• Provide the clinical training to the support workers, as required and work collaboratively with the CCM to schedule relevant shadow shifts to facilitate an efficient sign off process.  
• Escalate any concerns around worker capability in a timely manner. 
• Document worker competency sign offs in line with the agreed process and update on People Planner.
• Support the allocated CNS in the development of the care plan and all clinical documents required for the setup of the package on our electronic system PASS.

Maintaining existing client packages:

• To review care plans as per clinical need for the client, and provide feedback to the allocated CNS if changes are required
• To ensure that best practise is adhered to when supporting within the person we supports home.
• To facilitate continuity of care and allow a consistent and reliable approach.

Other managerial and leadership tasks:

• To identify a complex need specialism within the clinical team and to be the link nurse
• Attend meetings as required (for example – as required by the OM, Multidisciplinary meetings and safeguarding meetings).
• Leading by example, creating a positive, hardworking, results oriented, can-do culture. 

Working relationships:

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key members across the business, including the OM, CCM’s, other CNSs in Bespoke and support workers. 
• Cross work with other areas of the wider business including Team Brain Injury and Team Learning Disabilities and Autism.

CPD:

• Proactively identify areas / opportunities for your own continuing professional development and discuss these with your line manager. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Proactively identify areas/opportunities for your own continuing professional development and discuss these with your line manager:

• Demonstrated initiative in identifying and pursuing further training, certifications, or educational opportunities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
• Regularly engage in professional development discussions with your line manager to align personal growth goals with organisational needs and career advancement.

Experience across diverse environments:

• Proven ability to adapt and thrive in various clinical settings, including hospitals, community care, and home-based care environments.

Must have worked with ICU/Spinal or Complex:

• Extensive experience working in Intensive Care Units (ICU), spinal care units, or with complex care patients, demonstrating a high level of expertise in handling severe and multifaceted medical conditions.
• Ability to provide specialised care and manage complex cases, including advanced procedures and multi-disciplinary interventions.

Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle:

• Possession of a valid UK driving license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel between locations.
• Ability to transport yourself and others as required for patient visits, meetings, and other job-related duties.
• Preparedness to manage travel logistics and ensure timely arrival at various locations.

Flexible:

• Adaptable and open to changes in work schedules, patient needs, and operational requirements.
• Willingness to work outside of standard hours or take on additional responsibilities as needed to meet patient and organisational needs.

Adult & Paediatric experience:

• Experience in providing care to adult and/or paediatric patients, showcasing the ability to address the unique needs of different age groups.
• Comprehensive knowledge of age-specific care practices, treatment plans, and communication strategies for effective patient management.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holiday for permanent employees or equivalent
• Pension contributions
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Statutory maternity/paternity leave

Commitment to Health and Wellbeing

Our people also enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• 24/7 Free Access to a GP 
• Health Cash Back Plans 
• Wellbeing Programmes 
• Retail and Supermarket Discounts 
• Cost of Living Advice 
• Confidential Advice Services
• Gym and Leisure Centre Discounts 
• Free Counselling Sessions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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