Bank Nurse at Croft Meadow

Shaw Healthcare; Gregson Lane; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Care Home Bank Nurse to deliver high-quality care to elderly service users. You will play a crucial role in assessing needs, administering medication, and supporting daily activities. The ideal candidate must be an NMC registered nurse with experience in elderly care. This position promises a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of service users.

Qualifications

• Experience working in elderly care, especially with dementia-related conditions.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and standards.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients' health and care needs and developing care plans.
• Administering medication and monitoring responses.
• Providing emotional support to service users and families.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work independently

Caring for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Care Home Bank Nurse to join our team in providing high-quality care to our elderly service users with conditions such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's or other clinical diagnoses. The successful candidate will work closely with our team of care professionals to ensure that our service users receive the best possible care.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients' health and care needs and developing care plans
• Administering medication and monitoring service users’ responses
• 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

• 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

About the service

Shaw healthcare is looking for a Bank Nurse to join the team in Croft Meadow. You will join a team that is fully committed to making a difference to the lives of those who we provide care for. Our aim is to deliver the highest standard of care to our service users and to provide the same standard of care that we would expect our own family members to receive. You will be using the latest care technology that will enable you to spend more time with the service users that you care for. Croft Meadow has an excellent reputation as highly valued provider of care. The needs of our service users are at the centre of all we do every single day. About the service: Croft Meadow is nestled in Steyning against the inspiring landscape of the South Downs, and is known as one of the most picturesque towns in West Sussex. Croft Meadow provides nursing, dementia, and residential care for long term and respite stay. There are 60 ensuite bedrooms over 3 floors, set out in a spacious and light environment.