Registered Nurse

Agincare Weymouth; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Fully funded training

On demand pay

Blue Light care discount package

Job summary

Agincare Weymouth in Littlehampton is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team on a 36-hour contract. As a Registered Nurse, you will lead and mentor care staff, ensuring individualized care plans are followed.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months' right to work in the UK and possess a valid NMC pin. This role offers competitive pay at £22.66 per hour, along with outstanding career development and fully funded training to QCF level 5.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Valid, in-date NMC pin without restrictions to practice.
• Evidence of recent clinical CPD.
• Experience working in a care home setting is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care in accordance with their individual care plans.
• Liaise with care home management, family, and medical professionals.
• Administer and record medication safely.
• Monitor resident nutrition and hydration.
• Participate in, and promote resident activities.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Adaptability

Education

Valid NMC pin

Evidence of recent clinical CPD

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced nurse looking for a change? Or a newly qualified nurse looking to take your first steps into residential services? Come and join the Agincare family as a Registered Nurse! We currently have a 36 hour contract and bank (Zero hour) contract.

Click here to view the care home! https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/west-sussex/fulford-nursing-home-littlehampton/

Pay and Benefits

• £22.66 per hour
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

Requirements

• A minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK
• Valid, in-date NMC pin without restrictions to practice
• Evidence of recent clinical CPD
• Experience working in a care home setting is preferable, but not essential

A Day in the Life of a Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for motivating, mentoring and developing a team of care staff in ensuring that the residents' clinical needs are attended to. You will be organised and ready to adapt to challenges, and have the expertise you need to provide professional, safe, high quality care and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care in accordance with their individual care plans
• Liaise with care home management, family members, social workers, medical professionals and residents to ensure care provision meets individual requirements and recommendations are made based on changes in care needs
• Administer and record medication safely in line with company policy
• Monitor resident nutrition and hydration and update nutrition plans with any revised dietary requirements
• Monitor residents for risks around pressure wounds and abnormalities regarding toilet output
• Participate in, and promote resident activities

About Agincare

We’re a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.