Bradcare Ltd is seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to support our home care service. This role will focus on providing clinical training, competency assessments, and oversight of complex care services delivered by carers. The nurse will ensure that Bradcare Ltd can carry out its regulated CQC activities and TDDI complex care responsibilities safely and effectively, in line with professional best practice.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Training & Competency Assessment: deliver clinical skills training to care staff (e.g., tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, suctioning, ventilator management, catheterisation, medication administration).
- Assess and sign off carers' competencies in complex care procedures, enabling Bradcare Ltd to deploy trained staff safely.
- Provide ongoing clinical supervision, refresher training, and skills updates.
- TDDI Complex Care Oversight (Training, Delegation, Direction, and Instruction): support Bradcare Ltd in carrying out additional complex care services by ensuring carers are trained and competent.
- Oversee delivery of complex care including:
- Tracheostomy care
- PEG/JEG feeding and stoma care
- Ventilator and oxygen therapy
- Suctioning
- Catheter & bowel care management
- Seizure management (including rescue medication administration)
- Diabetes management (including insulin administration)
- Medication administration (including via enteral routes)
- Review and monitor care plans and risk assessments relating to complex care to ensure compliance with CQC and NMC standards.
- CQC Compliance & Quality Assurance: ensure all clinical practices meet CQC requirements and Bradcare Ltd policies; assist Bradcare Ltd in meeting its regulatory obligations by supporting the safe delivery of personal care and complex clinical care; maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in line with NMC and organisational standards.
- Professional Support & Leadership: act as a clinical point of contact for Bradcare Ltd carers, clients, and families; provide professional guidance on best practice in personal and complex care; support Bradcare Ltd with induction and clinical sign-off of new carers.
Qualifications
- Current NMC Registration
- Minimum 5 years' post-registration experience in nursing, with a strong background in complex care and/or community settings.
- Demonstrable experience in training, supervising, or assessing carers/support workers.
- Strong knowledge of TDDI principles and CQC regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
- Ability to work autonomously 1 day per week, with flexibility for occasional additional support.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience in home care, community care, or private healthcare settings.
- Teaching/assessor qualifications (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship, Train-the-Trainer, PTLLS/DTLLS).
- Experience supporting clients with ventilation, neurological conditions, or palliative care.
Flexible Part‑time Role
- Opportunity to contribute to the development of Bradcare Ltd's training and quality assurance framework.
- Supportive, values‑led organisation with a focus on person‑centred care.
- Competitive day rate depending on experience and specialism.
- NMC renewal costs covered.