Job summary
We are not able to offer sponsorship outside the UK for this role.
We have an excited opportunity for either a Mental Health Nurse or a General nurse.Located in Worcestershire, Pirton Grange is a specialist nursing home, supporting people over the age of 18 with a range of Neurological conditions such as dementia, Korsakoffs syndrome, Huntingtons Disease & Acquired Brain Injury. We also support people with physical health needs and those whose behaviour may challenge as well as those with forensic histories.
In this role you will provide excellent person centered support to the people who use our service ensuring they can lead as independent lives as possible. Working in partnership with the multi disciplinary team whilst adhering to stringent regulations and governance.
To keep within
professional boundaries
and act in accordance
with
standards as
set out by the Nursing
and Midwifery Council.
Hours are 36 per week to be worked flexibly days and nights 12 hour shifts
Main duties of the job
Ensure that all
the people who
use our service have any
personal and/or nursing needs or
requirements
assessed and met including personal care,
participation with activities, support with
daily living tasks
To actively participate in quality initiatives and to ensure that National
Minimum Care Standards are achieved
and maintained
Full responsibility for the administration, care, and custody of medicines in accordance with the
policy
or guidelines currently active
To maintain confidentiality in accordance
with
the
Data Protection Act
To receive regular supervision for clinical practice (dependent on service type)
To give regular supervision for clinical practice for support staff (dependent on
service type)
To participate in and
liaise with all parties in matters regarding care
plans with stakeholders and
commissioners
Maintain registration
To be responsible for reading, understanding, applying, and adhering
to Company policies and procedures, National Guidelines, and
legislation, i.e.
About us
Pirton Grange provides a safe, comfortable, and supportive home environment with access to round-the-clock clinical care and support.
Our personalised and flexible approach means that we adapt our support and provide aids that help to overcome mobility, sensory and environmental barriers.
The team offers person centred support delivered by our specialist team of non-judgmental, caring and professional staff.
The needs of the people that we support are at the heart of everything that we do. We work hard to ensure that the care and support we provide meets every persons needs, abilities, preferences, and lifestyle.
We are proud to have a motivated, passionate team that is committed to changing peoples lives. We recruit based on shared values and beliefs, ensuring that we have a team that is dedicated to supporting people to achieve their personal goals.
Pirton Granges clinical care is provided by Registered General and Mental Health Nurses, alongside a Paramedic, Physiotherapist and Support Workers. The service also has a designated Activities Coordinator who is responsible for delivering & arranging activities for individuals living at Pirton Grange, providing a stimulating environment to meet their emotional, social, physical & intellectual needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Activities: What Does
The Job Holder Have
To Do?
To assess, plans, implement and evaluate
individual care plans, considering the specific
physiological, psychological, and social needs of the people
who use our service
To record care
plans in a clear and legible manor using a problem-solving approach, prioritising, and
taking appropriate action.
To ensure that care staff understand and
adhere to care plans of the
people who
use our service Where appropriate administer medication to the people
who use our service.
Case management for several
people who use our service
(dependent on the service)
Clearly present the points of view to a multi disciplinary team that supports the people
who use our service in any decision they may take
Delegate duties to others effectively as required, including staff Rotas Promote Clinical excellence reflecting the nursing
philosophy
To liaise with
relatives and keep them informed of any changes that occur for the
person that uses
the service in keeping
with
Data Protection.
To maintain complete confidentiality.
To liaise
with
other key stakeholders and maintain
professional working relationships
at all times. Any other duty as
specified by the Management of the service
to assist in ensuring
the
service runs
as smoothly as possible.
Relationships: Who Does The
Job Holder Have To
Work With?
On a day-to-day basis the
Nurse will
work
with:
Day-to-day, most
of the contact is with the people
who use our service and the staff team within the service ensuring individual 1:1 session is completed on
each shift for those who are
allocated as primary team (dependent on service
type).
The Management Team (i.e. Senior Care Workers, Deputy Service Manager, Nurses, Clinical Nurse Manager, Service Manager, Regional Manager and Business Support
Manager depending on the service) are also available to support the Care Worker, answering questions, conducting training and
allocating work. The Deputy Manager/Clinical Nurse Manager or Senior Care Worker (dependent on service type) will
also meet with the Care Worker on
a regular basis to discuss performance and
carry out regular supervision sessions.
Friends and relatives who visit the
people who use our service
Professional people, for example
Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Chiropodists, Dentists, Police, Pharmacist who
provide services to the people
who use our service either within the
service or at their relevant practices
All Regulatory Bodies who visit the service
to
make standard checks and
audits Support Centre staff e.g. Property, HR, IT, Finance, Specialist Nurses. Domestic help
e.g.
cleaners, workmen, cooks who
support the service
What Are The
Good Aspects Of The
Job?
Making a difference to the lives of people who
use our service e.g. enabling
the people who
use our service to live
more
independent lives, seeing the people who
use our service smile as a result of your actions, satisfaction from seeing
the people who
use our service
achieve goals and aspirations
with your support
Ability to
build relationships
with
people from a variety of different walks of life
Being able to support, empower and involved in
the planning and delivery of care in accordance
with
the wishes of the people who use our service
to become more independent
Playing a part in
assisting the people
who use our service to
participate in social activities
and continue with
hobbies and activities according to their wishes.
Variety of work; no two
days are the same
Career development through extensive training
and potential for progression
within the
company Working as part of a
close
team of people who
support each other
Working in a fast paced and
constantly changing environment
Contributing
to the on-going improvements of the service through clinical governance
processes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Activities: What Does
The Job Holder Have
To Do?
To assess, plans, implement and evaluate
individual care plans, considering the specific
physiological, psychological, and social needs of the people
who use our service
To record care
plans in a clear and legible manor using a problem-solving approach, prioritising, and
taking appropriate action.
To ensure that care staff understand and
adhere to care plans of the
people who
use our service Where appropriate administer medication to the people
who use our service.
Case management for several
people who use our service
(dependent on the service)
Clearly present the points of view to a multi disciplinary team that supports the people
who use our service in any decision they may take
Delegate duties to others effectively as required, including staff Rotas Promote Clinical excellence reflecting the nursing
philosophy
To liaise with
relatives and keep them informed of any changes that occur for the
person that uses
the service in keeping
with
Data Protection.
To maintain complete confidentiality.
To liaise
with
other key stakeholders and maintain
professional working relationships
at all times. Any other duty as
specified by the Management of the service
to assist in ensuring
the
service runs
as smoothly as possible.
Relationships: Who Does The
Job Holder Have To
Work With?
On a day-to-day basis the
Nurse will
work
with:
Day-to-day, most
of the contact is with the people
who use our service and the staff team within the service ensuring individual 1:1 session is completed on
each shift for those who are
allocated as primary team (dependent on service
type).
The Management Team (i.e. Senior Care Workers, Deputy Service Manager, Nurses, Clinical Nurse Manager, Service Manager, Regional Manager and Business Support
Manager depending on the service) are also available to support the Care Worker, answering questions, conducting training and
allocating work. The Deputy Manager/Clinical Nurse Manager or Senior Care Worker (dependent on service type) will
also meet with the Care Worker on
a regular basis to discuss performance and
carry out regular supervision sessions.
Friends and relatives who visit the
people who use our service
Professional people, for example
Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Chiropodists, Dentists, Police, Pharmacist who
provide services to the people
who use our service either within the
service or at their relevant practices
All Regulatory Bodies who visit the service
to
make standard checks and
audits Support Centre staff e.g. Property, HR, IT, Finance, Specialist Nurses. Domestic help
e.g.
cleaners, workmen, cooks who
support the service
What Are The
Good Aspects Of The
Job?
Making a difference to the lives of people who
use our service e.g. enabling
the people who
use our service to live
more
independent lives, seeing the people who
use our service smile as a result of your actions, satisfaction from seeing
the people who
use our service
achieve goals and aspirations
with your support
Ability to
build relationships
with
people from a variety of different walks of life
Being able to support, empower and involved in
the planning and delivery of care in accordance
with
the wishes of the people who use our service
to become more independent
Playing a part in
assisting the people
who use our service to
participate in social activities
and continue with
hobbies and activities according to their wishes.
Variety of work; no two
days are the same
Career development through extensive training
and potential for progression
within the
company Working as part of a
close
team of people who
support each other
Working in a fast paced and
constantly changing environment
Contributing
to the on-going improvements of the service through clinical governance
processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/ RMN/RNLD with current NMC registration
-
- Post registration education linked in to PPD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/ RMN/RNLD with current NMC registration
-
- Post registration education linked in to PPD
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).
Additional information
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).
