Nurse Dementia Therapist - Nights

Orchard Care Homes; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes seeks a Nurse Dementia Therapist to ensure high-quality, person-centred care. Candidates should have NMC registration and experience in care planning. This position involves leading a team, administering medication, and collaborating for optimal resident care.

Benefits

Funding for annual revalidation

Blue Light Discount Card access

Excellent training and progression opportunities

Recognition schemes

Free uniform and car parking

24/7 Employee Support Hub access

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration is essential.
• Experience in producing care plans is required.
• Competency in medication management and up-to-date clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalized nursing care.
• Supervise and develop the care team.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and families.

Skills

Clinical practices

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Hopton Mews, Armley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3UA

Nurse Dementia Therapist - Nights

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Nurse Dementia Therapist - Nights

Job Type Full Time Job Category Nursing Shift Type Nights Shift Structure 22 to 44 hours per week - Nights available Closing Date 31 July 2025 Pay £24.82

Nurse Dementia Therapist (22 - 44hours per week, nights available)

£24.82ph

Introduction to the role

Orchard Care Homes is at the forefront of delivering high quality individual care to meet the person’s needs. Our focus is on ensuring medication is appropriate and providing meaningful activities to everyone.You will work closely with our care team and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure all individuals receive the highest standard of person-centred care.

As one of our Nurses, you will be responsible for assessing the individuals needs and formulating person-centred care plans, ensuring that medical, physical, and emotional needs are met.Administering medication safely is paramount, all our nurses are provided with additional training to ensure competency and knowledge of the medication used in our homes.

A key part of the role is supporting care staff to deliver high quality care. You will need to be a team player and passionate about developing a team ethos.You will need to have a current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Nurse. You will be experienced in producing well-developed care plans and understand regulatory frameworks. You will be dedicated and compassionate, approachable, and committed to delivering person-centred care.

Main Duties

To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate a high personalised standard of Nursing care which meets the individuals needs and the high standards expected at Orchard Care Homes.

To always ensure individuals are treated with respect and dignity and that individual’s rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.

You will be a team player who will lead, supervise, support, and develop the care team.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as will you be closely liaising with external professionals, individuals and relatives.

About Orchard Care Homes

Care is provided by a team of dedicated and professional staff, many of whom have extensive experience in care and undergo continual training.

Orchard Care Homes are Winners of the 2023 LaingBuisson award for Excellence in Large Residential Care.

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

Just a mile west of the centre of Leeds, Paisley Lodgeis located in the bustling local community of Armley and has been designed to support residents with dementia. Paisley Lodge has been rated 'GOOD' by CQC on their recent inspection.

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development is encouraged, and you will receive plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

Benefits:

• Funding for cost of annual revalidation and renewal of PIN
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card.
• Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.
• Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony, recognising our dedicated staff team.
• Free Uniform and car parking.
• Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues.

At Orchard Care Homes, we value our employees. Click here to find out more about our wide range of benefits.

Paisley Lodge Dementia Care Home

Welcome to Paisley Lodge Care Home in Leeds!We provide specialist, person-centred care for people living with dementia.Based in the bustling community of Armley, Paisley Lodge Care Home is entirely dedic...

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