Job summary
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for an exceptional and forward thinking Registered Nurse to join our
nursing team at Haven Court.
We are an 80-bedded, purpose
built facility providing a comprehensive range of services. This includes long
term residential and nursing care services, reablement and respite services,
day services and a range of health and social care services for older people.
We are also proud to announce the recent opening of the Cedar Unit which offers
6 dedicated end of life beds/palliative care beds.
Haven Court provides a
friendly caring environment for older people, where they are treated with
respect, courtesy and dignity. Our professional team of staff put the needs of the
service users and their carers first whilst fully involving them in their care
planning.
Main duties of the job
Working under the direction of
the Registered Manager and Deputies, the successful candidate will oversee the
effective delivery of the service on a daily basis, liaise with families and
other agencies and represent the best interests of the residents within the
nursing and residential units. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will
provide personalised, high quality and safe care whilst being involved in
helping to shape services and future developments. You should be able to
demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be
supported in your development and further learning opportunities are available.
You
will be flexible to meet the needs of the service and be able to meet the
requirements of the shift pattern which includes a combination of long days,
earlies, lates and rotation onto nightshift. The roster covers 7 days of the
week, 24 hours per day. Full time, part time and flexible working is available
About us
Join our team and make a difference every day We believe that its the people who make our home truly happy, so if you have a passion for delivering outstanding care or are someone who would enjoy helping our residents to live happy and fulfilling lives, then we want to hear from you.
Our staff play an integral role in the lives of our residents and their families and are the most vital members of our team. You will share our passion for putting the needs and wellbeing of our residents first, finding new ways to enrich our service provision and delivering outstanding care.
In return we will give you superb support on every level to ensure your success. We will provide robust operational and clinical support, assist with personal and professional development and training, and provide you with top-class resources to help you make a difference every day.
At Haven Court we take a compassionate approach to care. We provide a range of health and social care services including; residential and nursing care, palliative care and end of life, dementia care and re-enablement.
Our team aims to provide care for residents that is safe, effective and responsive. The residents welfare, happiness and dignity is our number one priority.
Haven Court opened in August 2016 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a Registered Nurse, the postholder will provide leadership to the care and
nursing functions of the service, promoting a caring environment for service
users through high standards of professional practice that will be conducive to
the needs of the individuals, their carers and families.
The
postholder will ensure that each service user receives care appropriate to their
individual needs and implement and exceed the requirements of the standards
agreed, legislative requirements, and relevant regulations and in line with
accepted best practices and company Policies and Procedures.
Duties include:
Clinical
Management
Develop and evaluate care plans which provide
quality of life for individual service users in conjunction with the statutory
contract with the referring agency and Care Plan, and ensuring compliance with
care programmes
Be integral to the assessment of need of a
service user in conjunction with relevant professional agencies and, where
appropriate, the family
Effectively manage service user flow and room
capacity to ensure the service is able to meet the needs of any prospective
service user
Ensure that service users medication are held,
stored and administered in accordance with company policies, prescriptions and
care plans
Ensure the quality provision of care which may
include end of life care, in partnership with GPs and in consultation with
visiting Professionals
Participate in the design and administration of
an evaluation of the nursing standards and nursing service provision
Encourage a model of self-care, health promotion
and rehabilitation including innovative methods for the delivery of care
Support arrangements for the introduction and
reception of new service users are made in accordance with National and local
Standards.
Ensure that the emotional, spiritual, physical,
medical and material needs of the individual service users are recognised,
assessed and met
Report and escalate any deterioration in a
service users clinical condition, making requests for GP / Professional visits
where necessary
Ensure that Service Users rights are protected
Continually assess of the effectiveness of care
and maintain care and nursing standards
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a Registered Nurse, the postholder will provide leadership to the care and
nursing functions of the service, promoting a caring environment for service
users through high standards of professional practice that will be conducive to
the needs of the individuals, their carers and families.
The
postholder will ensure that each service user receives care appropriate to their
individual needs and implement and exceed the requirements of the standards
agreed, legislative requirements, and relevant regulations and in line with
accepted best practices and company Policies and Procedures.
Duties include:
Clinical
Management
Develop and evaluate care plans which provide
quality of life for individual service users in conjunction with the statutory
contract with the referring agency and Care Plan, and ensuring compliance with
care programmes
Be integral to the assessment of need of a
service user in conjunction with relevant professional agencies and, where
appropriate, the family
Effectively manage service user flow and room
capacity to ensure the service is able to meet the needs of any prospective
service user
Ensure that service users medication are held,
stored and administered in accordance with company policies, prescriptions and
care plans
Ensure the quality provision of care which may
include end of life care, in partnership with GPs and in consultation with
visiting Professionals
Participate in the design and administration of
an evaluation of the nursing standards and nursing service provision
Encourage a model of self-care, health promotion
and rehabilitation including innovative methods for the delivery of care
Support arrangements for the introduction and
reception of new service users are made in accordance with National and local
Standards.
Ensure that the emotional, spiritual, physical,
medical and material needs of the individual service users are recognised,
assessed and met
Report and escalate any deterioration in a
service users clinical condition, making requests for GP / Professional visits
where necessary
Ensure that Service Users rights are protected
Continually assess of the effectiveness of care
and maintain care and nursing standards
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration as Registered Nurse
- Experience in the care of older people and those with dementia.
- Demonstrable leadership experience
- Practical experience of implementing and ensuring a person centred care
- Ability to initiate action and operate independently
- Ability to exercise sound judgement think analytically and apply problem solving techniques.
- Effective communication skills
- Significant knowledge of current national policies & agenda relating to social care
- Significant knowledge of infection control
- IT skills able to use Microsoft office
- Demonstration of on-going professional development
Skills / Knowledge Attributes /
Essential
- Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support
- Commitment to respecting the rights of customers at all times and to promoting their privacy, dignity and independence throughout their lives
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with evidence of customer engagement
- Recent experience in Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
- Excellent IT skills
- Ability to lead by example, motivate and empower others
- Able to remain calm in challenging situations and work under pressure
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration as Registered Nurse
- Experience in the care of older people and those with dementia.
- Demonstrable leadership experience
- Practical experience of implementing and ensuring a person centred care
- Ability to initiate action and operate independently
- Ability to exercise sound judgement think analytically and apply problem solving techniques.
- Effective communication skills
- Significant knowledge of current national policies & agenda relating to social care
- Significant knowledge of infection control
- IT skills able to use Microsoft office
- Demonstration of on-going professional development
Skills / Knowledge Attributes /
Essential
- Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support
- Commitment to respecting the rights of customers at all times and to promoting their privacy, dignity and independence throughout their lives
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with evidence of customer engagement
- Recent experience in Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
- Excellent IT skills
- Ability to lead by example, motivate and empower others
- Able to remain calm in challenging situations and work under pressure
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
