RGN/RMN – Downshaw Lodge

Qualia Care Limited; Ashton; On-site; GBP 27,552,000; Part time

Job summary

Qualia Care Limited is seeking a dedicated nursing professional at Downshaw Lodge Care Home in Ashton Under Lyne. The role involves direct nursing care, effective supervision of staff, and managing shifts. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in caring for clients with varying needs. Responsibilities include maintaining detailed Care Plans and ensuring compliance with health guidelines. The position offers a proactive working environment committed to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group.
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient running of the Care Centre and create a supportive atmosphere.
• Report ill health amongst Clients and request professional visits.
• Maintain Clients' Care Plans in accordance with guidelines.
• Assess Clients' care needs and provide nursing care as required.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure individualised Care Plans.
• Administer prescribed medicines and document accordingly.

Skills

Effective communication

Genuine interest in client care

Job description

Hours: 0 hours per week
Pay: £20.00 per hour
Location: Ashton Under Lyne, OL7 9QL

Downshaw Lodge Care Home in Ashton-under-Lyne is dedicated to high standards of individualised nursing and dementia care for men in Greater Manchester, who also present challenging behaviour in their means of communication.

The highly-qualified, experienced team at Downshaw is committed to providing safe, effective and compassionate care for residents – delivering individualised care planning with support from local mental health services.

Role Overview

To achieve the highest possible standard of care in a professional manner through direct nursing care and effective supervision of Staff Members. To take management responsibility for a shift as directed.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Staff Members contribute, to the best of their ability, to the efficient running of the Care Centre and the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of the Clients. Duties may include acting up for the Deputy Home Manager and/or the Home Manager in their absence.
• Report any ill health amongst Clients and make requests for GP / Professional visits where necessary.
• Ensure that Clients’ Care Plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with Clients, Relatives and other Health Care Professionals, and in accordance with NMC guidelines & Company policy.
• Assess all aspects of Clients’ care needs, and provide health supervision and direct Nursing Care when required.
• Assess social and health care needs of new Clients, and maintain on-going assessment and review of all other Clients.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Client within the Care Centre has an individualised Care Plan. Client Care Plans to be reviewed on a bi-monthly basis, or more frequently as and when required, in accordance with NMC guidelines & Company policy.
• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by the Home Manager. Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all relevant Staff Members at the end of each shift.
• Administer prescribed medicines and document the same in accordance with the Company’s procedure and NMC guidelines.
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients’ personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship which exists with Clients.
• Participate in Staff and Client meetings as and when required.
• Establish and maintain good communication with Clients, Relatives and with the multidisciplinary team. Provide administrative support when required.

Person Specification

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group.
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable).

To apply

Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.