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Vacancy Filler; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Employee-owned workplace

Staff recognition awards

Job summary

Shaw Healthcare is seeking a Bank Nurse to provide compassionate nursing care at Hillside Lodge, a 60-bed care home in Pulborough, West Sussex. The role involves assessing needs, administering medications, wound care, and coordinating with other professionals to deliver personalised care.

The post focuses on elderly residents, including those with dementia, with 12-hour shifts on a flexible as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care, incl. dementia care such as Alzheimer's.
• Knowledge of Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' health and care needs and develop care plans.
• Administer medication and monitor responses.
• Provide nursing care including wound and palliative care.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals for personalised care.
• Support service users with daily living activities and personal care.
• Provide emotional support to service users and families.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Work within CQC guidelines to uphold high care standards.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Professional development

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

Shift Times: As/when needed in the service, 12hr shifts (07:45-20:15 or 20:00-08:00)

Shaw healthcare is looking for a passionate and caring Bank Nurse who is ready to make a positive impact at Hillside Lodge, a modern purpose designed 60 bed care home situated in the beautiful West Sussex village of Pulborough. Hillside Lodge offers a range of services to support residents' physical, emotional, and social needs, including 24-hour nursing care.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.

• We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.


• We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics


• We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.


• We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

Job Responsibilities

• Assessing patients health and care needs and developing care plans


• Administering medication and monitoring services users response


• 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 and Experience:

• 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