Registered Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to learn and develop

DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare

Job summary

Darwin Court Care Home, part of Avery Healthcare Group, is seeking a Registered Nurse to act as person in charge and deputise for the Manager when needed. You will manage medications, catheters, tube feeding, and chronic conditions, while guiding care staff and communicating with families and GPs.

Applicants must hold current NMC registration and have at least two years in care settings, with DBS clearance a requirement. This role emphasizes high standards of care and thorough care planning.

Qualifications

• First Level qualification required.
• Relevant post-basic studies or qualification desirable.
• Current NMC registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as person in charge when required, deputising for the Manager.
• Undertake nursing tasks including medication, dressings, catheterisation and tube feeding.
• Advise families and GPs of changes in residents' condition.
• Supervise care staff to ensure residents receive appropriate care.
• Provide high standards of care through assessment and care planning.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Instructing and demonstrating care

Care planning knowledge

Education

First Level qualification

Relevant post-basic studies

Job description

This Registered Nurse post at Darwin Court Care Home sits within Avery Healthcare Group's network of elderly care homes. The nurse acts as person in charge, deputising for the Manager when needed, and oversees clinical tasks such as medication, catheterisation and tube feeding. The role also means supervising care staff and keeping families and GPs informed of changes in a resident's condition. Applicants need current NMC registration and at least two years' care experience, and a DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Act as person in charge, deputising for the Manager when required
• Undertake nursing tasks including medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic conditions
• Advise families and GPs of changes in a resident's condition that give cause for concern
• Keep families involved in choices about residents' ongoing care
• Deploy and supervise care staff so tasks are completed and residents receive the care they need
• Provide high standards of care through accurate assessment and care planning
• Ensure high standards of care for residents

What’s required

Qualifications

• First Level qualification
• Relevant post-basic studies or qualification

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in care
• Up to date knowledge of care

Skills & knowledge

• Good interpersonal skills
• Instructing and demonstrating care activities
• Sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
• DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare