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Job summary A £2,000 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Nurse (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your leadership skills to make sure our residents get the quality care we're known for. We'll look to you to be a hands-on clinical leader that creates a safe and supportive environment for our residents with a range of mental and physical needs. You'll use your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions, from assessing the needs of a new resident to implementing safeguarding policies and administrating medicines in line with NMC regulations. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you'll support and mentor your team to make sure they have the clinical training they need to deliver the highest standards of nursing. As a Senior Nurse (General), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Senior Nurse (General), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a curren
Main duties of the job A £2,000 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways you'll be rewarded when you join Barchester in this role. You'll use your leadership skills as a Senior Nurse (General) at a Barchester care home to ensure residents receive the quality care they're known for. You will be a hands-on clinical leader, creating a safe and supportive environment for residents with a range of mental and physical needs. You'll use your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions, from assessing the needs of a new resident to implementing safeguarding policies and administrating medicines in line with NMC regulations. You'll support and mentor your team, ensuring they receive the clinical training necessary to deliver the highest standards of nursing. You'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for your contributions. Barchester provides a generous rewards package, including free learning and development, profit share scheme, holiday, retail and leisure discounts, Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care homes across the UK, offering a wide range of services including residential and nursing care for elderly people. They are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to their residents through a variety of specialized services. Barchester is known for its focus on personalized care and ensuring that high standards are maintained throughout their facilities. They offer many rewarding opportunities for healthcare professionals to advance their careers. Additionally, Barchester Healthcare invests in their staff by providing ongoing training and development to enhance skills. Their commitment to quality care and professionalism makes them a trusted choice for families seeking reliable care solutions for their loved ones. By joining Barchester, individuals can expect to work in a supportive environment that values their contributions and encourages career progression. Barchester carries a reputation for both exceptional care as well as a supportive work environment for their employees.
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A £2,000 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Senior Nurse (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your leadership skills to make sure our residents get the quality care we're known for. We'll look to you to be a hands-on clinical leader that creates a safe and supportive environment for our residents with a range of mental and physical needs. You'll use your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions, from assessing the needs of a new resident to implementing safeguarding policies and administrating medicines in line with NMC regulations. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you'll support and mentor your team to make sure they have the clinical training they need to deliver the highest standards of nursing. As a Senior Nurse (General), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do.
ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Senior Nurse (General), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration and a mentoring or supervision qualification. Experience of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge on the most recent clinical practices. We'll also look for an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You'll be a natural leader and problem solver who has worked with older people and acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you'll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes
If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration and a mentoring or supervision qualification. Experience in producing care plans and detailed risk assessments. An up-to-date knowledge on most recent clinical practices. Understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Leadership and problem-solving skills. Experience working with older people and mentoring newly qualified nurses.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Aberdeen
AB22 8ZP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)