About this role
Job summary
Nurse (Days). Dalton Court Care Home
Hourly rate: £23.65 per hourShift pattern: 8am-8pm Contracted hours: 44 hours per weekSkilled Worker visa switch possible; no other sponsorship available.Join our dedicated team at Dalton Court Care Home and play a vital role in delivering outstanding nursing care to our residents every day.
We're looking for a compassionate and professional Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and leading clinical excellence.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Do
Deliver safe, effective nursing care tailored to individual resident needs.Lead and support the care team, providing clinical guidance and expertise.Administer and manage medications safely and accurately.Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, responding promptly to concerns.Complete clinical assessments, care plans and documentation.Liaise with families, GPs and other healthcare professionals.Promote dignity, independence and choice in everything you do.Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance are maintained.
About us
Why Join Dalton Court?
Be part of an exceptional team that is passionate about making a difference every dayCareer development and progression opportunities across Sandstone Care GroupOngoing training and development to support your professional growthFlexible pay options with access to earned wages before payday Health and wellbeing support for you and your familyEmployee recognition and reward programmes that celebrate great workExclusive high street discounts at leading retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues
Job description Job responsibilities
Responsibilities and Duties of the Job
Role-specific Duties:
The Registered Nurses responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Ensure that service users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
Undertake the care planning activities for service users to meet changing physical, psychological and social needs, taking into consideration privacy, dignity, personal choice and informed consent
Ensure care plans are developed in collaboration with service users, their families and friends (where appropriate) and members of the multidisciplinary team
Undertake all aspects of medicine management in line with legal, professional and regulatory requirements
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
Working with Others:
Develop effective working relationships with all employees within the service
Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users in the service
Other Duties:
Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:
Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
Work within the NMC Code of Conduct
To provide leadership to the care and nursing functions of the service
To provide nursing care in accordance with current best practice, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager and within the financial plans agreed from time-to-time
Personal and Professional Development:
Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
Be registered with the NMC and work within the Code of Conduct
To comply with NMC requirements for revalidation every three years; this will require (among other measures) obtaining practice-based feedback, reflective discussions, written self-reflections on practice, and obtaining confirming evidence of continued adherence to the NMC codes of practice from a health care professional, normally the line manager
Person Specification
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Specific Requirement for Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Good English - written and verbal
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Registered with relevant body, e.g. NMC
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Level 1 Registered Nurse Qualification
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Supervisory or management qualification
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Specific Requirement for Skills
Essential
Desirable
Proficient Written Skills
Maintain all care plans/care records in accordance with the services policy and audit care records following company policy to ensure compliance
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Problem-solving Skills
Registered Nurses need to be able to adapt and address situations quickly
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Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and wellbeing
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Recognise and report situations where there might be a need for protection
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Promote the effective resolution of team conflicts
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Ensure there are always adequate staff with the necessary skills on duty
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Share in the development of the strategic plans of the service
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Communication Skills
Supervise and communicate effectively with staff to ensure that shifts run smoothly, making sure all work is carried out in an organised and efficient manner, taking into consideration peoples preferences
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Liaise appropriately with all visitors and callers to the service
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Undertaking and undergoing formal supervision
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Specific Requirement for Previous Experience
Essential
Desirable
Previous experience of working in similar environments
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Previous experience of working in similar supervisory roles
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Experience of working with service users, in particular, those that may have additional support needs
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Knowledge of rota planning, ensuring adequate staff on duty with the correct skill mix, and fair allocation of off duty/annual leave
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Values-based Personal Qualities
Area
Specific Requirement
Working Together
Involve Service Users, families, external agencies and colleagues
Speak up when things go wrong
Respect and Dignity
Understand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choices
Promoting independence and encouraging appropriate risk taking
Everybody Counts
Ensuring no one is discriminated against or excluded
Understand human rights and impact on care delivery
Facilitating people to speak up about concerns and acting upon them
Commitment to Quality of Care
Striving for quality in everything we do, recognising and understanding what quality in care means for people using the services
Being accepting about criticism and focusing on improvement
Being open to new opportunities for learning and identifying the limits of skills and knowledge
Compassion
Treating people with kindness
Understanding the importance of empathy in all areas of employment
Understanding the values of others and always providing a caring service
Improving Lives
Focus on how things could be done better and sharing ideas
Understanding of wellbeing and what is important to people using the service
Improving outcomes for people
Ensuring appropriate services are provided for people using the services
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A valid NMC registration (RGN/RMN).
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 Sandstone Care Group
Address Sandstone Care Group
Dalton Court Care Home
Europe Way
Cockermouth
Cumbria
CA13 0RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sandstonecare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)