Nurse

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Thame; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Thame is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead care teams and ensure high-quality care for residents. The position offers flexible working hours, with a competitive pay rate of £23.66 per hour and extensive benefits including 30 days holiday, pension scheme, and NMC PIN renewal. Candidates must be registered with the NMC and possess excellent leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Fully funded renewal of NMC PIN

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered with NMC.
• Post-registration experience is essential.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of nursing and personal care are met.
• Lead and manage the care team.
• Deliver and monitor care needs in partnership with residents.

Skills

Medication administration

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Positive role model

Education

Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse
Location: Meadowcroft Care Home, Thame, Oxfordshire
Pay Rate: £23.66 per hour (NVQ & Weekend Enhancements Available)
Contracted Hours: 36 Hours per week
Shift Pattern: 06:45am-7:00pm (working alternate weekends)

Are you a Registered Nurse who thrives on making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people? Are you qualified with a current NMC pin? Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, kindness and compassion will be at the core of everything you do.

At times, you may be the only nurse on the shift and will be responsible for leading and managing the care team to ensure that high standards of nursing and personal care are met, providing clinical leadership and guidance where necessary. You will deliver, monitor, and re-evaluate care needs in partnership with each resident, their key carers, family members and the wider team at the home, as well as liaising effectively with GPs, hospitals and external agencies. The role is incredibly rewarding, and you will regularly be presented with a wide range of clinical experiences to develop your skills and opportunities for career development, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging, and rewarding environment.

If these shift / hours do not suit you, we can also offer hours on a casual basis that give you flexibility and work life balance. Simply let us know what you are looking for when you apply. Meadowcroft is located in a quiet, residential street on Queens Road just a short distance from Thame town centre. The home offers compassionate, high-quality residential, dementia and nursing care for up to 71 residents in homely and comfortable surroundings.

About You

You will be a qualified Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse and currently registered with NMC. You will have post-registration experience, able to evidence continuing professional development activities and comfortable working autonomously. You will have a clear understanding of regulatory frameworks and also have experience of or be willing to train in:

• Medication administration
• Catheterisation
• End of life care
• Verification of death
• Syringe drivers
• Gastrostomy care
• Venepuncture
• Diabetic awareness
• Tissue viability
• Epilepsy awareness
• Management of deterioration – sepsis awareness

You will be a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to build positive working relationships. As a supportive leader, you will motivate your team to always deliver the best possible care to our residents. If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Registered Nurse within our care homes, then you could be next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today. #IND1

Benefits

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Fully funded renewal of your NMC PIN
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more