Overview

Firstpoint Healthcare are recruiting for Palliative Care Nurses for either ad-hoc shifts or long term vacancies. As one of the largest suppliers of agency nursing staff within England, Firstpoint Healthcare are a trusted partner to NHS trusts near you. We hold preferred supplier status across each location which provides us with the best access to shifts for nursing staff.

Pay Rates: £22.41 - £35 per hour

At Firstpoint, we give you the choice of when, where and how often you work, which is great if you are looking for flexibility, stability and a little more control in your work life. Full and part time opportunities on both day and night shifts available to suit all applicants. Working as a Nurse at Firstpoint Healthcare can include working in a variety of NHS hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide a person-centred approach to serve and protect the dignity of patients and their care plans.
• Lead and delegate medical tasks including assessments and evaluations of care plans, observations and record keeping.
• Liaise with doctors and GPs.
• Order, administer, store and dispose of controlled drugs in line with specific guidelines.

Skills Required

• Syringe Driver administration
• IV infusion
• Symptom & Pain Management (Pt controlled analgesia)
• BiPap/CPap

There is no requirement to drive and shifts are tailored to your availability, lifestyle and location.

About You

Benefits to agency staff:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Holiday pay for PAYE staff
• Weekly payroll - get paid every Friday
• CPD/Revalidation assistance
• Free annual mandatory training available
• Flexible working options
• Personal dedicated consultant
• 24/7 service
• Quick and efficient application process
• Referral scheme - earn £150 per HCA after they work 80 hours and £250 per Registered Nurse referred to Firstpoint; £75 paid to the new candidate after completing 80 hours with Firstpoint

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration, with no restrictions on practice
• 6 months experience within the NHS in your chosen setting
• Terms and conditions apply