Registered Nurse - Bank in Brentwood

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. They are passionate about creating exceptional experiences for their residents and employees, offering a supportive and inspiring environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. This Registered Nurse - Bank role at their Brentwood Arches Care Home in Brentwood presents an opportunity to join a close‑knit, award‑winning team and make a positive impact on residents' lives every day.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Nurse - Bank, you will act as the person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required and observing all instructions to act upon their behalf. You will be responsible for undertaking nursing tasks such as distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding, and management of chronic medical conditions. Additionally, you will advise families of residents and GPs of any changes in condition, and ensure effective deployment and supervision of the care team.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with over 100 homes in its growing network. They are committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and employees, offering exceptional care and a supportive, inspiring environment where people love to work.

Job responsibilities

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day—your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're 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, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award‑winning team as a Registered Nurse - Bank at Brentwood Arches Care Home in Brentwood. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

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 ensuring high standards of care for 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.

Additional information:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

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.