Bank/Occasional hours available. (The Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary)
A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Proving quality, frontline care and support in our care homes, nursing homes and supported living services is at the very core of what we do. Our approach is based on the promotion of greater independence and choice for the people who we support, working with over 2,000 people with a disability every day.
We are amongst the highest rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 84% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by regulators.
rated "Outstanding" by CQC, is home for 24 adults with physical disabilities. we are based in Crook, County Durham.
Would you like to join our great team, supporting our values and ethos, continuing the fantastic work that we do in making a positive impact on the lives of people with a disability?
As a Registered Nurse with Leonard Cheshire, you will be responsible and accountable for providing the highest standards of nursing, clinical and personal support to our customers as outlined Person Centred Plans. You will order and administer medication, ensure safe storage and record all information in accordance with internal procedures and NMC guidelines.
Effectively leading a team of support staff, you will ensure the smooth and efficient management of the shift. You will prioritise and plan, delegating relevant activities for the support team, ensuring the needs of our customers are met within a safe and caring environment.
You will support ongoing assessments, observing any changes in health and well-being. You will ensure that records are maintained in a timely way and support customers with physical care, personal hygiene needs and daily tasks.
This is a challenging yet exciting opportunity, offering the chance to grow and develop as a member of the Leonard Cheshire team, making a difference to so many lives, to enjoy independence and fulfilment.
To be successful in this role you will have:
1. Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
2. A thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a qualified nurse (level 5).
3. An understanding of the NMC code of conduct and relevant practice standards and guidance.
4. Effective nursing practice in all basic registered nurse procedures.
5. Flexibility to work rostered hours and on-call rota as required.