Nurse Lead for Trip to Norfolk

This role is ideal for a nurse or appropriately trained care manager who enjoys working as part of a team, supporting others, and using their professional skills to make a real difference.

Before the trip, you’ll review passenger care records with the group leader and complete an initial risk assessment on arrival. During the trip, you’ll carry out morning and evening checks, along with ad hoc support as needed.
• Review and support pre trip care assessments for travellers
• Lead and coordinate care provision during the trip, including managing care rota's
• Administer or oversee medication management
• Provide personal care and clinical support as required
• Work collaboratively with volunteer carers, personal carers, and the Group Leader
• Participate in safeguarding, risk awareness, and incident reporting
• Support travellers to attend activities, meals, excursions, and social time
• Contribute to creating a warm, inclusive, enjoyable atmosphere for everyone

This trip will stop at Thurrock Services and volunteers will need to be able to make their own way to the pick up location. Travel on the Jumbulance, accommodation, meals (apart from meals bought on day trips) and day trips are included as part of the volunteer package in this role.

Skills

We welcome volunteers with professional care experience, including:
• Registered Nurses
• Paramedics or other clinicians
• Senior carers with experience leading care teams
Essential qualities:
• Compassionate, calm, friendly, and reliable
• Confident supporting medication and personal care
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to varied environments and group travel
• Commitment to dignity, respect, and safeguarding