Bank Palliative Nurse - Night ShiftsNHS
Job summary
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to fulfil the role of Bank Night Palliative Nurse within our dynamic and dedicated team. This post offers the applicant the opportunity to work overnight (9 hour shift). You will based in the patients' homes.
Guided by the patients needs and wishes, Lawrence Nurses are able offer truly holistic and tailored care that's right for the individual.
This role offers the opportunity to work flexibly within a highly regarded local charity alongside like-minded professionals; all of whom share a passion for delivering the highest possible standard of care to patients and their families.
NOTE:Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Applicants must contact the Operations Manager on [email protected] for the application form. We cannot accept CVs.
Closing Date: 11th October 2026
Interviews: 20th - 22nd October 2026
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Nurse you will provide nursing care to palliative patients within their own homes overnight. Working within laid down protocols and guidelines you will deliver care as specified in the Charity's protocols and procedures.
Job description
- Provide appropriate clinical support to palliative care patients and their carers within their own homes overnight.
- Work within laid down protocols and guidelines to deliver careas specified in the Charity's policies and procedures.
- To adhere and be professionally accountable to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and be conversant with the Scope of Professional Practice and other NMC advisory papers.
- To report to the Registered Nurse Manager or in her absence, one of the identified Nursing Coordinators who are available for advice and guidance.
- To communicate and liaise where appropriate with the DN & Community Nursing Teams to receive and provide accurate and timely reports of any changes in the condition of the patient.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing registration requirements or any national professional or occupational standards associated with the role.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.
- At all times and to all people act as an ambassador of Lawrence Nurses.
- Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the Charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.
- Uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Charity into disrepute.
- Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Charity.
- To actively participate in the support of new nurses.
This job description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the Charity at any time after discussion with the post holder.
About us
Founded in 1999 in memory of the late Dr Martin Lawrence, Lawrence Nurses provides excellent holistic care for end of life patients who wish to remain within their home environment. Based in Chipping Norton, the service is provided in the local area by a team of dedicated nurses who work in partnership with the patient, their family, carers and the Community Nursing Service.