Nurse

Healthcare Homes; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Holiday pay

Refer a Friend

Employee Assistance

Healthcare Homes Academy

Qualifications & Apprenticeships

Blue Light Card

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes in Swindon is seeking a dedicated Nurse for Kingsmead Care Home. The role covers 36 hours per week on day shifts, with alternate weekends, paid at £21.55 per hour. Join a well-established home that provides residential and nursing care and has a strong local reputation.

You will deliver person-centred care, administer medications, update care plans, and support new admissions while working with a supportive clinical team. A thorough induction and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold current NMC registration and active practice.
• Experience in residential/nursing care desirable.
• Ability to write care plans and risk assessments.
• Awareness of MCA/DoLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to residents, meeting physical and psychological needs.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with admissions and discharges.
• Participate in weekly GP rounds.
• Maintain resident care plans and liaise with external parties.
• Coach and develop the care team to ensure high standards.

Skills

NMC Registration

Medication Administration

Care Planning

Patient Advocacy

Documentation

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Nurse

Kingsmead Care Home

£21.55 per hour

36 hours per week on days (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, Kingsmead Care Home.

Kingsmead is one of the oldest care homes in Swindon and provides residential and nursing care for residents. It has a strong reputation and is well known in the area. The home is compact but homely and residents are able to move and live freely and safely within it.

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.