Registered Nurse

NHS; Chorleywood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Nurse to ensure high standards of care for residents. Applicants must hold a First Level qualification and NMC registration, with at least 2 years of nursing experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage care tasks effectively. This role involves supervising staff and advising families on residents' conditions.

Qualifications

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration.
• Demonstrate a minimum of 2 years' experience in nursing.
• Have good interpersonal skills and ability to instruct care activities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out nursing tasks such as medication distribution and care management.
• Advise families and GPs about changes in residents' conditions.
• Supervise care staff to ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Care planning

Nursing tasks

Education

First Level qualification and NMC Registration

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, delivering exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. We are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and employees, in a supportive and inspiring environment where people love to work.

Main duties

As a Registered Nurse at Avery Healthcare, you will act as person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required and following instructions to act on their behalf. Your responsibilities include undertaking nursing tasks such as distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding, and management of chronic medical conditions. You will also be responsible for the effective deployment and supervision of staff, ensuring high standards of care for residents.

Job responsibilities

• Undertaking nursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions.
• Advising families of residents and GPs of any changes in condition and keeping them informed and involved in ongoing care decisions.
• Responsibility for the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring tasks are completed during duty and residents receive required care.
• Providing high standards of care by undertaking accurate assessment and planning.

About you

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration.
• Demonstrate a minimum of 2 years' experience and up-to-date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification.
• Display good interpersonal skills and ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.
• Have sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application.

About Avery

At Avery, we\'re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes—we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team. With the vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and empowering environment.

Please note this role will require:

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Disclaimer: This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration, with a minimum of 2 years' experience and up-to-date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification. You should also display good interpersonal skills and the ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities, as well as sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a disclosure check will be required.