NHS

Night Registered Nurse


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Pay31,980.47 - 38,929.88 / hour
LocationPlymouth/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: B0063-26-0004?language=en&page=43&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Regent's Park Healthcare is looking for a Night Registered Nurse to join their team at Peninsula Heart Clinic.

      Main duties of the job

      The role of a Night Registered Nurse at Peninsula Heart Clinic requires to be part of a multi- disciplinary team caring for elective cardiac patients undergoing procedures. The responsibilities entail assessing a patients heart performance and assisting before and after a surgery. A Night Registered Nurse must understand and comply with all the professional ethics, guiding the profession and be always of good conduct.

      About us

      Regents Park Healthcare (RPH) delivers high quality, cost-effective cardiac care, through excellent service, efficient operations management, well-trained staff, and uncompromising professionalism. It operates across the UK including independently regulated clinics in the following regions: Cambridge, Dorset and Plymouth.

      We provide a safe, friendly and comfortable environment for patients and their families at what we recognise is a vulnerable time in their lives. Our services are designed and delivered to suit the patient, never forgetting that each person is individual and has specific emotional as well as clinical needs.

      Details

      Date posted

      27 March 2026

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £31,980.47 to £38,929.88 a year DOE (+ 30% unsocial hours payment)

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time

      Reference number

      B0063-26-0004

      Job locations

      Peninsula Heart Clinic

      Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road

      Plymouth

      Devon

      PL6 8DH


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      JOB DETAILS

      Job title: Night Registered Nurse

      Location: Peninsula Heart Clinic, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

      Reports to: General Manager & Cardiac Matron

      Contract: Full-time/Part-time

      Working pattern: variable working pattern according to the needs of the service, which may also include weekends.

      Hours: to be confirmed during interview

      Pay: £31,980.47 - £38,929.88 FTE (Band 5 to Band 6), depending on experience, plus 30% unsocial hours payment

      KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

      CLINICAL

      To promote best quality service delivery care to patients.

      To work unsupervised in accordance with national and local policies.

      Be responsible for the welfare of patients in your care.

      To be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of care plans, the implementation and evaluation of these care plans.

      To carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision.

      To work as part of a multi- disciplinary team.

      Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002).

      Adhere to the principles of Clinical Governance including teamwork, communication.

      To demonstrate leadership, systems awareness, and ownership to provide the highest quality patient care.

      Formulate, deliver, and evaluate care plans designed to meet the specific individual needs of patients.

      Communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in planning of patient care.

      Participate as directed in audit.

      Report accidents/untoward occurrences and complaints to the Senior Nurse on duty.

      Observe confidentiality of information and maintain comprehensive, contemporaneous records in line with policies and guidance such as NMC Guidelines for records and records keeping (2002).

      Take responsibility for personal development and education, including statutory, mandatory, and in-service training.

      Maintain confidentiality of patients and colleagues.

      Maintain a safe work environment.

      Comply with infection control policies and procedures.

      Treat all patients with kindness and respect.

      MANAGERIAL

      To lead care management and delivery.

      To share professionalism and clinical expertise with all members of the multi -disciplinary team.

      Ensure the provision of a high standard of care to all service users.

      To work within the framework of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

      To act as a role model for junior staff.

      To maintain own professional practice and have knowledge of new developments and concepts including the Knowledge & Skills framework.

      To be aware of relevant nursing research and promote and participate in research initiatives.

      Ensure adherence to policies, guidelines, and directives at all times.

      To be guided by NMC directives e.g., Administration of Medicines, Exercising Accountability, Scope of Professional Practice, Guidelines for Record Keeping.

      To maintain a high level of competent practice within the Scope of Professional Practice.

      Ensure complete and accurate documentation of all clinical care provided in the department.

      Assess workloads and be aware of changing situations and act accordingly.

      Ensure compliance with all local and national policies.

      Participate in audit where appropriate.

      Complete all patient documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

      Share professionalism and expertise with the multi-disciplinary team.

      Deliver care in accordance with local policies.

      Lead on care management for patients.

      Assist with pre-assessment clinics when required.

      EDUCATIONAL

      Participate in relevant induction programmes for new staff.

      To participate in educational programmes for own professional development, including (but not limited to) mandatory training in a) Fire safety b) Basic life support c) Moving and handling.

      To participate in ongoing teaching programmes and staff development.

      To act as an educational resource for others.

      To encourage all staff to maintain their own professional practice and keep abreast of current developments and research.

      To liaise with managers to ensure that educational needs are met. To ensure that members of staff are conversant with and adhere to the following: a) Fire safety b) Basic life support c) Moving and handling

      Ensure that all members of staff are conversant with and adhere to a) Policies and procedures, local, regional and national b) Correct use of equipment c) Clinical guidelines.

      To ensure own training needs are met and maintain a development structure that will foster best practice.

      Attend any specific clinical training that ensures clinical competency is maintained.

      Complete reports and records as required by managers e.g., incidents/accidents.

      Deal with complaints in accordance with local and Trust policy.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      JOB DETAILS

      Job title: Night Registered Nurse

      Location: Peninsula Heart Clinic, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

      Reports to: General Manager & Cardiac Matron

      Contract: Full-time/Part-time

      Working pattern: variable working pattern according to the needs of the service, which may also include weekends.

      Hours: to be confirmed during interview

      Pay: £31,980.47 - £38,929.88 FTE (Band 5 to Band 6), depending on experience, plus 30% unsocial hours payment

      KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

      CLINICAL

      To promote best quality service delivery care to patients.

      To work unsupervised in accordance with national and local policies.

      Be responsible for the welfare of patients in your care.

      To be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of care plans, the implementation and evaluation of these care plans.

      To carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision.

      To work as part of a multi- disciplinary team.

      Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002).

      Adhere to the principles of Clinical Governance including teamwork, communication.

      To demonstrate leadership, systems awareness, and ownership to provide the highest quality patient care.

      Formulate, deliver, and evaluate care plans designed to meet the specific individual needs of patients.

      Communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in planning of patient care.

      Participate as directed in audit.

      Report accidents/untoward occurrences and complaints to the Senior Nurse on duty.

      Observe confidentiality of information and maintain comprehensive, contemporaneous records in line with policies and guidance such as NMC Guidelines for records and records keeping (2002).

      Take responsibility for personal development and education, including statutory, mandatory, and in-service training.

      Maintain confidentiality of patients and colleagues.

      Maintain a safe work environment.

      Comply with infection control policies and procedures.

      Treat all patients with kindness and respect.

      MANAGERIAL

      To lead care management and delivery.

      To share professionalism and clinical expertise with all members of the multi -disciplinary team.

      Ensure the provision of a high standard of care to all service users.

      To work within the framework of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

      To act as a role model for junior staff.

      To maintain own professional practice and have knowledge of new developments and concepts including the Knowledge & Skills framework.

      To be aware of relevant nursing research and promote and participate in research initiatives.

      Ensure adherence to policies, guidelines, and directives at all times.

      To be guided by NMC directives e.g., Administration of Medicines, Exercising Accountability, Scope of Professional Practice, Guidelines for Record Keeping.

      To maintain a high level of competent practice within the Scope of Professional Practice.

      Ensure complete and accurate documentation of all clinical care provided in the department.

      Assess workloads and be aware of changing situations and act accordingly.

      Ensure compliance with all local and national policies.

      Participate in audit where appropriate.

      Complete all patient documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

      Share professionalism and expertise with the multi-disciplinary team.

      Deliver care in accordance with local policies.

      Lead on care management for patients.

      Assist with pre-assessment clinics when required.

      EDUCATIONAL

      Participate in relevant induction programmes for new staff.

      To participate in educational programmes for own professional development, including (but not limited to) mandatory training in a) Fire safety b) Basic life support c) Moving and handling.

      To participate in ongoing teaching programmes and staff development.

      To act as an educational resource for others.

      To encourage all staff to maintain their own professional practice and keep abreast of current developments and research.

      To liaise with managers to ensure that educational needs are met. To ensure that members of staff are conversant with and adhere to the following: a) Fire safety b) Basic life support c) Moving and handling

      Ensure that all members of staff are conversant with and adhere to a) Policies and procedures, local, regional and national b) Correct use of equipment c) Clinical guidelines.

      To ensure own training needs are met and maintain a development structure that will foster best practice.

      Attend any specific clinical training that ensures clinical competency is maintained.

      Complete reports and records as required by managers e.g., incidents/accidents.

      Deal with complaints in accordance with local and Trust policy.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Nursing Degree & NMC registration.

      Experience

      Desirable

      • Minimum 2 years nursing experience, ideally working in a cardiology setting, although full training will be provided.

      Knowledge and skills

      Essential

      • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
      • Compassionate, professional, and patient-focused approach.
      • Ability to work flexibly in line with clinic activity.
      • Good organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Nursing Degree & NMC registration.

      Experience

      Desirable

      • Minimum 2 years nursing experience, ideally working in a cardiology setting, although full training will be provided.

      Knowledge and skills

      Essential

      • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
      • Compassionate, professional, and patient-focused approach.
      • Ability to work flexibly in line with clinic activity.
      • Good organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

      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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Regent's Park Healthcare

      Address

      Peninsula Heart Clinic

      Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road

      Plymouth

      Devon

      PL6 8DH


      Employer's website

      https://www.regentsparkhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Regent's Park Healthcare

      Address

      Peninsula Heart Clinic

      Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road

      Plymouth

      Devon

      PL6 8DH


      Employer's website

      https://www.regentsparkhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

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