Job summary
Buckshaw Retirement Village are currently looking for passionate & enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team of Nurses at The Lodge, based within the beautiful Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Lancashire.
We are looking to expand our Nursing offering at The Lodge, HICAs flagship purpose-built service, which delivers high-end dementia care in our 96-bed specialised nursing home and are keen to receive applications from newly qualified or experienced Nurses.
Working within our nursing care homes, our
valued nurses are responsible for leading on the clinical care and well-being
of residents. They make quick judgements and decisions and use their clinical
skills and knowledge to assess residents conditions acting at all times as
an autonomous practitioner.
Our nursing team work collaboratively with
care and support roles across the service, external third parties and family to
meet the holistic needs of residents. Nursing is an all-inclusive role from
doing PEG feeds, catheter care, syringe drivers, wound management,
observations, through to complex behaviour management and creating positive
behaviour support plans.
As well as possessing excellent clinical
skills, our nurses need to have great communication skills, and be a team
worker, motivator and problem solver. They demonstrate a collaborative approach
to reviewing and developing care plans with residents, and a passion for
building strong relationships of trust with residents, their families and
fellow colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Usually spending your time on one community, you will be familiar with your residents and their individual needs. You will work with a buddy whilst you complete all internal training and grow your confidence to operate with the autonomy you're afforded.
You will be part of an MDT approach to supporting residents, liaising with other health professionals such as GPs and dieticians, assessing plans for care and reviewing medication. Our nurses play a pivotal role in supporting the person and their family.
Upon joining, you will commence a journey though our bespoke Nursing Development Portfolio that delivers a blended programme of training, coaching & competencies, whilst accessing online courses certified by Health Education England. Together with this, you will receive full training on our electronic medication and electronic care planning systems.
Our nursing teams will also enjoy opportunities to undertaking external training accredited through universities to help towards CPD and revalidation. Courses can include advanced clinical skills, wound care, NEWS 2, palliative care and end of life. Joining mentorship training programmes is also an option for those who are interested in coaching new nurses through their learning journey.
About us
As a leading care provider, we strive to provide the best level of care we can and are committed to providing innovative initiatives that improve residents wellbeing.
The Lodge is our specialist Nursing with Care home designed to support people living with a dementia and the challenges they face.
The Retirement Village provides a unique approach by combining beautiful, purpose-built accommodation with a dynamic and lively activity and wellbeing programme alongside access to 24-hour care and support. The village is home to our on-site bistro and bar, hairdressing salon, village shop and wellbeing suite.
Buckshaw Retirement Village is set between the M6 and M61 and in close proximity to Chorley.
The HICA Group are a Not for Profit organisation providing a range of care services to older people and people with learning difficulties both within residential and nursing homes and within the community.
Read more about The Lodge here:https://buckshawretirementvillage.com/the-lodge/
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
The company is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Duties Delivery of Care to Residents
- To lead a team of care staff that provides excellence in clinical practice, and ensures that residents rights to privacy, dignity, choice, autonomy and safety are actively promoted at all times.
- To understand the value of and promote a stimulating and enriching environment conducive to the wellbeing of residents, for whom the Community is their long-term place of residence i.e. their community.
- To demonstrate effective communication skills with residents, their families and friends, being aware of opportunities for health education; providing information and advice where appropriate.
- To facilitate and engage in positive working relationships with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, including hospitals and local agencies, acting as the residents advocate where necessary to ensure the best outcomes.
- To ensure that accountability for and communication of residents care is maintained consistently throughout the 24-hour period of care.
- To undertake, in partnership with the resident where ever possible, the assessment of their care needs and develop resultant care plans, evaluating programmes of care as necessary and overseeing transfers of care, e.g. to hospital.
- To actively supervise and monitor care practices, identifying and responding appropriately to the changing needs of residents to ensure that care needs are consistently met.
- To undertake all appropriate aspects of nursing care required, including advanced clinical skills having gained the appropriate training and supervision.
- To undertake all care procedures and practices in accordance with Hica Policies.
- To be fully aware of all agreed emergency procedures and be prepared to take a lead role in any acute or non-clinical emergency, in the absence of more senior staff or until specialist assistance arrives.
Management / Education
- In the absence of a Community Lead, whilst on duty, to be responsible for the fabric and running of the community,
- To demonstrate effective time management and leadership skills and work closely with the Head of Nursing and Registered Manager to develop own managerial skills.
- To ensure procedures are correctly followed and accurate contemporaneous records of care documented and communicated effectively amongst the Care Team at all times.
- To participate in the induction, mentorship, teaching and supervision of care staff and student nurses to the Community to enhance learning and improve outcomes
- To liaise with the relevant departments and agencies e.g. kitchen, pharmacy supplier, ensuring that supplies are available and relevant to the needs of the Community and are used efficiently.
Clinical Governance
- To take responsibility for own professional development and act as an effective role model
- To be aware of the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Ensure that NMC Registration is current.
- To ensure that all medications, including controlled drugs are ordered, stored, administered and disposed of in accordance with the Hica Medicines Policy, NMC and CQC guidance on drug administration
- To discuss current performance and future development needs with Senior Nurse as part of the appraisal system.
- To keep up to date with relevant research and developments in practice, attending relevant study days / courses as identified through the appraisal process or as part of mandatory training.
- To maintain a professional portfolio for revalidation
- To work with other staff to implement and participate in internal and external audits and other quality systems to maintain and continuously improve standards of care, through a culture of continuous quality improvement.
- Ensure all health and safety requirement are met and all accidents and incidents reported to the Registered Manager and reported in accordance with the Hica Incident Policy.
- To be responsible for own health and safety and that of anybody else whom your acts or omissions may affect.
General Requirements In addition to the above, there are some general requirements that apply to all jobs in the Community:
- Take responsibility for the safeguarding of adults, and follow the whistle blowing policy as required.
- Participation in staff meetings
- Participation in training activities
- Participation in staff supervision and personal development review
- Participation in quality assurance systems
- Take responsibility for personal development by keeping abreast of developments in the field of caring for older people
- All duties must be carried out to comply with: -
- Notification of accidents and other health and safety requirements
- Statutory legislation in particular the health and hygiene regulations
- Nationally and locally agreed codes of good practice
- Fire precautions
- Hicas Equality policy
Health and Safety
To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of anybody else who may be affected by your acts or omissions. This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list. From time to time the post holder may be asked to carry out additional reasonable tasks as appropriate to the needs of the business. As such this role definition will be subject to revision as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Duties Delivery of Care to Residents
- To lead a team of care staff that provides excellence in clinical practice, and ensures that residents rights to privacy, dignity, choice, autonomy and safety are actively promoted at all times.
- To understand the value of and promote a stimulating and enriching environment conducive to the wellbeing of residents, for whom the Community is their long-term place of residence i.e. their community.
- To demonstrate effective communication skills with residents, their families and friends, being aware of opportunities for health education; providing information and advice where appropriate.
- To facilitate and engage in positive working relationships with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, including hospitals and local agencies, acting as the residents advocate where necessary to ensure the best outcomes.
- To ensure that accountability for and communication of residents care is maintained consistently throughout the 24-hour period of care.
- To undertake, in partnership with the resident where ever possible, the assessment of their care needs and develop resultant care plans, evaluating programmes of care as necessary and overseeing transfers of care, e.g. to hospital.
- To actively supervise and monitor care practices, identifying and responding appropriately to the changing needs of residents to ensure that care needs are consistently met.
- To undertake all appropriate aspects of nursing care required, including advanced clinical skills having gained the appropriate training and supervision.
- To undertake all care procedures and practices in accordance with Hica Policies.
- To be fully aware of all agreed emergency procedures and be prepared to take a lead role in any acute or non-clinical emergency, in the absence of more senior staff or until specialist assistance arrives.
Management / Education
- In the absence of a Community Lead, whilst on duty, to be responsible for the fabric and running of the community,
- To demonstrate effective time management and leadership skills and work closely with the Head of Nursing and Registered Manager to develop own managerial skills.
- To ensure procedures are correctly followed and accurate contemporaneous records of care documented and communicated effectively amongst the Care Team at all times.
- To participate in the induction, mentorship, teaching and supervision of care staff and student nurses to the Community to enhance learning and improve outcomes
- To liaise with the relevant departments and agencies e.g. kitchen, pharmacy supplier, ensuring that supplies are available and relevant to the needs of the Community and are used efficiently.
Clinical Governance
- To take responsibility for own professional development and act as an effective role model
- To be aware of the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Ensure that NMC Registration is current.
- To ensure that all medications, including controlled drugs are ordered, stored, administered and disposed of in accordance with the Hica Medicines Policy, NMC and CQC guidance on drug administration
- To discuss current performance and future development needs with Senior Nurse as part of the appraisal system.
- To keep up to date with relevant research and developments in practice, attending relevant study days / courses as identified through the appraisal process or as part of mandatory training.
- To maintain a professional portfolio for revalidation
- To work with other staff to implement and participate in internal and external audits and other quality systems to maintain and continuously improve standards of care, through a culture of continuous quality improvement.
- Ensure all health and safety requirement are met and all accidents and incidents reported to the Registered Manager and reported in accordance with the Hica Incident Policy.
- To be responsible for own health and safety and that of anybody else whom your acts or omissions may affect.
General Requirements In addition to the above, there are some general requirements that apply to all jobs in the Community:
- Take responsibility for the safeguarding of adults, and follow the whistle blowing policy as required.
- Participation in staff meetings
- Participation in training activities
- Participation in staff supervision and personal development review
- Participation in quality assurance systems
- Take responsibility for personal development by keeping abreast of developments in the field of caring for older people
- All duties must be carried out to comply with: -
- Notification of accidents and other health and safety requirements
- Statutory legislation in particular the health and hygiene regulations
- Nationally and locally agreed codes of good practice
- Fire precautions
- Hicas Equality policy
Health and Safety
To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of anybody else who may be affected by your acts or omissions. This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list. From time to time the post holder may be asked to carry out additional reasonable tasks as appropriate to the needs of the business. As such this role definition will be subject to revision as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education and Training:
- Registered Nurse RMN/RGN/RNLD
- Relevant Experience:
- understanding of dementia care.
- Understanding/Experience of the principles of caring for people who exhibit behaviour which others find challenging.
- Skills and Knowledge:
- Able to work unsupervised and to use own initiative
- Effective interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with service users, carers, staff and other professionals
- Knowledge and understanding of H&S and infection control.
- Non-judgmental approach
- Knowledge of confidentiality and its meaning
- Ability to prioritise in pressured situations.
- Personality:
- Ability to demonstrate a genuine regard and respect for service users and have the appropriate underlying values and attitudes
- Flexible/adaptable
- Ability to multi task.
- Other Key Requirements:
- Reliable
- Is able to work as part of a team and on a one to one basis
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of service.
Desirable
- Evidence of further professional development
- Mentorship
- Management experience
- Experience of caring for people with dementia at all stages of their illness.
- Experience of supervising others
- Experience of recruitment processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education and Training:
- Registered Nurse RMN/RGN/RNLD
- Relevant Experience:
- understanding of dementia care.
- Understanding/Experience of the principles of caring for people who exhibit behaviour which others find challenging.
- Skills and Knowledge:
- Able to work unsupervised and to use own initiative
- Effective interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with service users, carers, staff and other professionals
- Knowledge and understanding of H&S and infection control.
- Non-judgmental approach
- Knowledge of confidentiality and its meaning
- Ability to prioritise in pressured situations.
- Personality:
- Ability to demonstrate a genuine regard and respect for service users and have the appropriate underlying values and attitudes
- Flexible/adaptable
- Ability to multi task.
- Other Key Requirements:
- Reliable
- Is able to work as part of a team and on a one to one basis
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of service.
Desirable
- Evidence of further professional development
- Mentorship
- Management experience
- Experience of caring for people with dementia at all stages of their illness.
- Experience of supervising others
- Experience of recruitment processes
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).
