Job Description

Nurse at Burleys Wood

Salary:

23.50 per hour

Hours:

24.5hrs per week

Shift Times:

Two shifts p/w on 4 week Rota Monday-Friday (occasional weekend), day shifts 07:45-20:00 with occasional nights 19:45-08:00


Shaw healthcare is looking for a passionate and caring Nurse who is ready to make a positive impact at Burleys Wood, a modern care home providing elderly frail nursing and residential dementia care. We have 60 single ensuite bedrooms divided into 6 separate self-contained units, each with its own lounge/dining area.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.


We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.
We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics
We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

Job Responsibilities

Assessing patients health and care needs and developing care plans
Administering medication and monitoring services users response
Providing nursing care, including wound care and palliative care
Liaising with other healthcare professionals to coordinate personalised care
Supporting service users with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
Providing emotional support to service users and their families
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
Working within the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines to ensure high standards of care
Contributing to the development and implementation of policies and procedures
Participating in the induction and ongoing training of new staff members

Qualifications and Experience:

NMC Registered Nurse
Experience working in elderly care, including caring for patients with Alzheimer's and other dementia-related conditions
Knowledge of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work independently and use own initiative
Commitment to continuing professional development

Benefits

Excellent Career Opportunities
Care Qualifications
76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over 1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!
Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to 1000 for each referral by you)
Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
Company Sick Pay
Enhanced payrates for bank holidays
Free Uniform
Death in service payment *subject to criteria
GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift
Pension scheme
Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
Holiday discounts
Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference? Apply now!