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JOB PURPOSE
To prescribe, deliver and supervise the execution of excellent standards of care in accordance with our policies and procedures; To lead a care team promoting well-being and independence together with dignity and respect within a personc entered caring environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the highest possible standards of care, assessing residents’ needs and wishes, and developing services to enhance their quality of life and deliver the best possible outcomes for all concerned
Champion appropriate independence and personal choice;developing, reviewing, evaluating and updating care plans to meet our resident’s physical,social and psychological needs.
Oversee all aspects of medicine management on your shift–ensuring medicines are appropriately received, stored and administered, in accordance with company policies and current legislation.
Build the positive reputation of the Business; liaise professionally with visitors and other external stakeholders.
Ensure all elements of resident experience are positive.
Participate knowledgeably and professionally during inspection visits, ensuring your team is ready at all times to do the same.
Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and best practice guidelines–identify, investigate and resolve risks proactively.
Ensure you follow a rigorous monitoring and recording practice;documenting efficiently,and thoroughly all matters relating to residents and employees.
Promote a cohesive team approach and a welcoming atmosphere to ensure staff members feel a connection to our residents and the home,and they are well supported to deliver high quality care.
Understand the key targets of the home and support the Home Manager by promoting and practicing high standards of nursing care and ensuring staff and shifts are supervised in a smooth manner.
Support,guide,teach and mentor others in line with the NMC Code, following its guidance at all times.
Attend relevant meetings both internal and external;attend regular team meetings and monthly appraisals with line manager.
Act as a reflective and developmental practitioner participating in continual professional development and meeting the requirements of professional revalidation.
Qualifications & Accreditations
NMC Registered Nurse
Key Skills and Behaviors–(Essential)
1.The ability to lead a team, analyses problems and propose solutions or improvements
2.Able to communicate effectively and to develop professional relationships
3.Understands and effectively uses IT and communication systems required for the role
4.Respectful of the values,views and needs of others Able to work under pressure and priorities workload Key Experience and Knowledge- (Desirable)
Experience of delivering nursing care within elderly health care sector
People Management experience
Experience of participating in quality and clinical governance programmes
Essential Criteria:
Candidate must be Inventive and flexible,with strong leadership and management skills
Candidate must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Candidate must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position.
The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal records check provided by Disclosure Scotland. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme,or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check,prior to a formal offer of employment.
Candidate must have a valid registration with NMC
What we’ll offer you in return:
A competitive salary, pension.
Comprehensive induction and on-going training and development.
28 days annual leave.
Salary:
Job Term: Permanent
Job Type:Full-time
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Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
To apply for this job please visit www.tier2jobs.co.uk.