Job Description

Nurse


Handford House


20.80 per hour


48 hours per week on nights (includes alternate weekends)

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people's lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our nursing team at our lovely nursing home,, Handford House.


Handford House provides a high standard of holistic nursing care provision to each individual living and staying at the home at all times. The home offers a warm, friendly, comfortable and safe environment and we promote and support personal choices and individual care at all times.

What would a typical day look like?

Provide support and care to our residents, meeting their physical and psychological needs Administration, documentation and ordering of prescribed medication Support with new admissions and discharges of residents Weekly GP rounds Updating and maintaining resident care plans, liaising with external parties where applicable Coaching, supporting and developing our care team to deliver a high standard of care at all times

Our nursing team are the backbone of our home and it is essential that our team have current NMC registrations, up to date knowledge of clinical practices and experience in writing detailed care plans including risk assessments and diet plans. A good understanding of regulatory frameworks including MCA/DoLs is also required.


As part of our commitment to our nursing community, you will be provided with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established clinical training team.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Company Pension 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay Refer a Friend scheme worth up to 1000 per person Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality

Recognition and Long Service awards


Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.


If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.

About Handford House

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Here at Handford House we provide Nursing, Respite, Dementia and Palliative care for elderly people in Ipswich, Suffolk. The home is located close to the town centre and easily accessible via bus.


The team here work had to make sure every residents individual needs are met, even down to redecorating their rooms to their specific tastes. They work incredibly hard to ensure they are providing the best quality of care possible and enjoy spending time with one another.


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