Job Description

We are committed to communities where older people flourish, by providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued. When you join the St Monica Trust, you'll be part of an organisation built on 100 years of trust, thanks to the people who work for us. Our benefits and perks for permanent and fixed term jobs include a generous pension scheme, Life Assurance, at least 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, access to retail and other discounts, subsidised gym, restaurant, free parking and much more!


The purpose of the Registered Nurse is to be responsible and accountable for the clinical care and well-being of residents, by delivering holistic, evidence-based, and person-centred treatment/care. This is a professional role practicing within the guidance and legal framework of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations, fundamental standards of quality and safety and NMC's Code and revalidation requirements. The role provides duty officer cover, including out of hours.

Key Results

Please only apply if you are able to work these set shifts (with a bit of flexibility required).

Week 1 - Sun 7.5 hours (7am to 2:30pm), Mon 7.5 hours (7am to 2:30pm) & Sat 12.5 hours (7am to 7:30pm)

Week 2 - Sat 12.5 hours (7am to 7:30pm)

Average = 21 hours per week but split over 2 weeks.

Summary responsibilities


Deliver clinical nursing care through assessing and monitoring residents' needs and undertaking clinical procedures and administering medication. Role model and advocate a holistic approach to care, working with the wider care home team (catering, housekeeping, volunteers, pastoral). Lead on admissions/discharges, complex clinical care needs, medical emergencies, and end of life care. Build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including, GPs, pharmacists, residents and their relatives/friends and colleagues. Maintain accurate records relating to clinical care e.g., care plans, audits, incidents, changes to health and well-being, finances, health and safety and manual handling. Leadership role requiring covering more senior posts when required.

Skills and experience

Communication


Interprets and explains information to others. Provides and receives some complex, sensitive or contentious information. Persuasive, motivational, empathetic, reassuring skills. Confident negotiator. Shares knowledge and trains others on the job. Communicates openly and often with immediate and related teams. Objective review of complex matters.
Thinking Style


Analyses complex facts or situations. Plans and organises a range of complex and interlinked activities and tasks (project planning). Uses sophisticated technical and problem-solving skills to enhance service area/discipline. Regular report writing, data analysis and recommending actions. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures in own discipline. Aware of longer term impact of decisions.
Leadership


Strong focus on buy-in and engagement. Contributes to wider organisational goals/strategy. Delivers coaching and guidance. Data management, processing information and analysis skills. People management skills. Budget and financial planning awareness
Working with others


Seeks, responds to and acts upon client feedback regularly. Builds relationships internally and externally. Strong personal network inside and outside the organisation. Establishes a collaborative culture for team and those who use their services.

Other Skills and Qualifications

Essential


Qualified and NMC Registered Nurse (adult level 1) Working knowledge and understanding of the CQC Regulations and the Essential Standards of Quality and Safety, Infection Control, Medication, GDPR, NMCs standards and guidance and the Mental Capacity Act. Experience of working with older people, those with a disability, and/or dementia Experience of working in a nursing home/hospital/sheltered housing/social care setting Experience of conducting clinical audits and risk assessments Experience of writing and reviewing care plans Knowledge of good practice in relation to health and safety, first aid, moving and handling and infection control Experience of keeping accurate records In depth understanding of the ageing process
Desirable


Completion of (or willing to complete) Supporting Students in Practice (formerly the Facilitated Learning and Assessment in Practice course) Working (or willing to work) towards further professional qualifications People management skills Experience of quality assurance systems Experience of reviewing and developing internal practices and policies

Additional information

Duties must be carried out in compliance with St Monica Trust's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. This role profile contains the principal accountabilities relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the duties required to carry them out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal conviction, including spent convictions, must be made known at the time of the application.
Salary Ranges:


0.00 - 0.00
Time Type:


Part time
If you have any queries please email our Recruitment Team - recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk