Nurse (Registered / RGN / RMN) in Manchester M3: Immediate Start & Flexible Shifts

As a Temping Agency Nurse in Manchester, you will be expected to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. Your core duties will vary by placement but typically encompass:

• Direct Patient Care: Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement individualised care plans, administer medications safely, and perform clinical procedures in accordance with NMC guidelines and best practice.
• Clinical Leadership & Supervision: Provide supervision and support to junior staff, healthcare assistants, and student nurses, promoting a positive learning environment and ensuring the delivery of safe care.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a larger team, communicating clearly with doctors, therapists, social workers, and other agency staff to ensure coordinated and continuous patient care.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records using both electronic and paper-based systems. Adhere strictly to all clinical governance, health & safety, and infection control protocols.
• Patient Advocacy & Support: Act as a patient advocate, ensuring their dignity, preferences, and needs are respected. Provide emotional support and clear information to patients and their families.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Quickly assimilate into new clinical environments and teams across Manchester, adapting to different hospital or care home policies and patient groups with professionalism.

To be successful in this agency nursing role, you must meet the following essential criteria:

• Valid NMC Registration: You must hold current, unrestricted registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Right to Work: You must have the legal right to work in the UK, and we will require proof of identity and address as part of our compliance checks.
• Clinical Experience: A minimum of 6 months recent post-registration experience in a relevant UK clinical setting (e.g., acute hospital, community, mental health unit, or care home).
• Essential Certifications: Up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Additional training such as Moving & Handling, Safeguarding Adults/Children, and Infection Prevention & Control is highly advantageous.
• Professional Attributes: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, resilience, a strong team ethic, and a genuine commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care.
• Logistics: Reliable means of travelling to various assignments within the Manchester M3 region and surrounding areas. Some clients may be accessible via public transport, while others may require your own transport.

We believe in rewarding our Nurses fairly and providing a supportive framework for your career. Our benefits package is designed to offer stability and growth for healthcare professionals in Manchester.

• Competitive Weekly Pay: Earn attractive hourly rates, with enhancements for night shifts, weekend work, and bank holidays. Rates are commensurate with your experience and the specific clinical area.
• Flexible Work Patterns: Take control of your schedule. Choose from early, late, long day, or night shifts across weekdays and weekends. We have roles suitable for those seeking occasional shifts, full-time hours, or anything in between.
• Temp-to-Perm Pathways: Many of our temporary assignments have the potential to lead to permanent contracts with the client organisation, offering a seamless route to a settled position.
• Dedicated Consultant: You will be supported by a specialist nursing recruitment consultant with in-depth knowledge of the Manchester M3 healthcare landscape. They will be your single point of contact for shifts, support, and career advice.
• Free Training & Compliance Support: We assist with and often fund mandatory training updates to keep your portfolio current. Our compliance team simplifies the process of credential checks and DBS renewals.
• Pension Scheme & Holiday Pay: Benefit from a pension scheme and accrue holiday pay in line with statutory requirements, ensuring your financial well-being is looked after.

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