Agency ITU Nurse
Pay rate: starting from £33.62 an hour, holiday pay inclusive
Reference: ITU/DYMCHURCH/1
Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse with tracheostomy experience looking to make an impact on people’s lives? We’d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as an Agency ITU Nurse in Dymchurch, Kent!
We are offering an exciting opportunity to support a range of individuals in a residential setting suffering from neurological conditions and complex needs.
As an Agency ITU Nurse, we can offer you:
- Flexible shifts that fit around you – work full time, or a couple of shifts a week
- Pay rates starting from £33.62 per hour, holiday pay inclusive
- Weekly Pay
- 24/7 support from our branch team
- Comprehensive free training
- Opportunity for continued professional development
- Free DBS
- £500 Nurse Joining Bonus*
Essential skills:
- Proven clinical competence in managing adult residents with tracheostomies and/or long-term ventilation in a non-acute setting.
- Ability to safely perform routine and emergency tracheostomy tube changes independently.
- Skilled in suctioning (open and closed systems), cuff management, humidification, and stoma care.
- Ability to assess and interpret respiratory function (e.g. SpO₂ monitoring, observing work of breathing, secretion volume/type).
- Knowledge of common complications and how to manage or escalate (e.g. blocked tube, accidental decannulation, respiratory infections, aspiration).
- Competent in recognising and escalating safeguarding concerns.
- Demonstrates effective judgement in prioritising care and responding to emergencies.
- Familiarity with portable ventilator devices and associated troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to guide and support staff in high-pressure situations.
- Experience in mentoring and assessing junior staff against clinical competencies.
As an Agency Nurse, you must:
- Have a current NMC registration
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Be a UK resident, we are unable to offer sp0ns0rship.
- Have 6 months UK based experience
- Have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable)
- Have a genuine passion for working in the healthcare sector
- Possess excellent communication skills and a good standard of English
- Tracheostomy experience is essential
Established in 1987, Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare recruiter within the UK that puts people first; our specialist teams are on hand to support you. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals.
If this sounds like the job for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply to be an Agency ITU Nurse in Kent with Jane Lewis today!
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