Staff Nurse inBanstead inBanstead PUBLISHED 18 OCT 2024
PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
Fairlie Healthcare Group r9LurASR
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Carrying out the reasonable instructions of the senior nurse in charge or management staff to ensure optimal use of resources within the Home to ensure high quality care can be delivered at all times.
Scope
- To co-ordinate personal care and nursing care to our Residents in line with the core valuesand values framework of the Home ensuring these are utilised at all times and to ensure thatsuch care is delivered in line with the Residents individual care plan which reflects currentneeds.
- To ensure care that is delivered is safe, caring, effective and responsive to the Residentsneeds, and play a part in creating and promoting an environment where excellence canflourish.
- To ensure scope of practice is in line with the Homes policies and procedures and the NMCCode of Conduct.
- To work within the operating framework of the Home with regards to the job level ensuringthat all policies and procedures are followed at all times.
- Ensuring that the personal care and other health needs of Residents are met and that assigned duties are executed in a professional and caring manner giving due regard to the Homes core values and values framework and the Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Health and Social Care Workers and the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Ensuring all relevant clinical documentation is in place, reflects the current clinical and care needs of the Resident as is updated monthly, (or more often if the Residents condition changes) to ensure accurate records are maintained, in line with the Homes policies and procedures and NMC guidance on record keeping.
- Administering prescribed medication to Residents in line with the instructions of the prescribing doctor and the Homes medication policies and procedures, and NMC guidance on the Standards of Medication Administration.
- Monitoring the health needs of Residents to ensure appropriate escalation using the NEWs protocol to General Practitioner services or a local acute hospital as appropriate
- Working co-operatively with colleagues in the pursuit of the responsibilities of the post, with due regard to our diversity and inclusion framework and policies.
- Attending rostered shifts as defined in the off-duty and to follow all HR policies and procedures in the event of being unable to attend for a rostered shift; understanding that such absence risks service levels and has the potential to compromise standards of care.
Who are The Fairlie Healthcare Group?
The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care, and we were established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies and who require ventilator support.
Our new career pathway means that whatever skills and experience you currently possess, you could fit into our pathway and progress your career with The Fairlie Healthcare Group, gaining specialist competencies and personal development along the way.
We are now looking for more outstanding staff to join us on this exciting journey.
Not only would this be a fantastic opportunity working for a brand-new home, but this would also give you an insight into the world of complex neurological healthcare and how truly rewarding a job this can be.
Scope
- To co-ordinate personal care and nursing care to our Residents in line with the core valuesand values framework of the Home ensuring these are utilised at all times and to ensure thatsuch care is delivered in line with the Residents individual care plan which reflects currentneeds.
- To ensure care that is delivered is safe, caring, effective and responsive to the Residentsneeds, and play a part in creating and promoting an environment where excellence canflourish.
- To ensure scope of practice is in line with the Homes policies and procedures and the NMCCode of Conduct.
- To work within the operating framework of the Home with regards to the job level ensuringthat all policies and procedures are followed at all times.
What will my duties be?
Youll learn how to provide trachea and ventilator care and help staff to deliver a range of care services, including social activities.
- Ensuring that the personal care and other health needs of Residents are met and that assigned duties are executed in a professional and caring manner giving due regard to the Homes core values and values framework and the Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Health and Social Care Workers and the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Ensuring all relevant clinical documentation is in place, reflects the current clinical and care needs of the Resident as is updated monthly, (or more often if the Residents condition changes) to ensure accurate records are maintained, in line with the Homes policies and procedures and NMC guidance on record keeping.
- Administering prescribed medication to Residents in line with the instructions of the prescribing doctor and the Homes medication policies and procedures, and NMC guidance on the Standards of Medication Administration.
- Monitoring the health needs of Residents to ensure appropriate escalation using the NEWs protocol to General Practitioner services or a local acute hospital as appropriate
- Working co-operatively with colleagues in the pursuit of the responsibilities of the post, with due regard to our diversity and inclusion framework and policies.
- Carrying out the reasonable instructions of the senior nurse in charge or management staff to ensure optimal use of resources within the Home to ensure high quality care can be delivered at all times
- Attending rostered shifts as defined in the off-duty and to follow all HR policies and procedures in the event of being unable to attend for a rostered shift; understanding that such absence risks service levels and has the potential to compromise standards of care.
- Ensuring concepts learnt during mandatory training sessions, (health and safety, inflection control, core values, and fire safety this is not an exhaustive list) are upheld and demonstrated in practice during your working shift.
- To act at all times to uphold the CQC domains ensuring care delivered is safe, caring, effective and responsive.
- Using the clinical governance framework and adverse event reporting procedures as per the Homes policy and procedures to identify and report any adverse events, particularly in respect of patient safety or other reportable events.
What do I need to be successful?
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
- Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Proficiency in dispensing and administrating oral medication
- The ability of managing and prioritising conflicting workloads
- Interest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
- The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations and work effectively under pressure
- Able to manage patients emotional needs and demonstrate empathy and caring
- Ability to solve and escalate problems and issues aswell as communicating effectively both written and verbal
- To be able to work collaboratively with other staff members
- The drive and determination to achieve objectives
- Focused on continual personal development
- Enthusiasm for and belief in patient healthcare
Desirable
- Experience in neuro rehabilitation environment
- Awareness and understanding of current neuro health issues
- Proficiency in dispensing and administrating medication
- Ability to identify and implement improvements to service
- Proven record in teaching/mentoring/supervising others
- Computer literacy skills
- Ability to lead a team to achieve results
Whats in it for me?
- Genuine career progression and development opportunities
- Career ladder, achieving promotions and gaining your core competencies along the way.
- Paid Breaks
- Onsite parking
- Free meals whilst working on shift.
- Company Pension Scheme
- Free staff uniform and DBS
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- New and improved starter induction programme
- Comprehensive on the job training & support
Staff Nurse
Shift : 12 hours shift day or night (08am to 08pm or 08pm to 08am)
Location: Banstead
Contract: Permanent/Part time or full time
Equal Opportunities
Fairlie Healthcare are an equal opportunities employer, who value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.
Scope
- To co-ordinate personal care and nursing care to our Residents in line with the core valuesand values framework of the Home ensuring these are utilised at all times and to ensure thatsuch care is delivered in line with the Residents individual care plan which reflects currentneeds.
- To ensure care that is delivered is safe, caring, effective and responsive to the Residentsneeds, and play a part in creating and promoting an environment where excellence canflourish.
- To ensure scope of practice is in line with the Homes policies and procedures and the NMCCode of Conduct.
- To work within the operating framework of the Home with regards to the job level ensuringthat all policies and procedures are followed at all times.
- Ensuring that the personal care and other health needs of Residents are met and that assigned duties are executed in a professional and caring manner giving due regard to the Homes core values and values framework and the Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Health and Social Care Workers and the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Ensuring all relevant clinical documentation is in place, reflects the current clinical and care needs of the Resident as is updated monthly, (or more often if the Residents condition changes) to ensure accurate records are maintained, in line with the Homes policies and procedures and NMC guidance on record keeping.
- Administering prescribed medication to Residents in line with the instructions of the prescribing doctor and the Homes medication policies and procedures, and NMC guidance on the Standards of Medication Administration.
- Monitoring the health needs of Residents to ensure appropriate escalation using the NEWs protocol to General Practitioner services or a local acute hospital as appropriate
- Working co-operatively with colleagues in the pursuit of the responsibilities of the post, with due regard to our diversity and inclusion framework and policies.
- Attending rostered shifts as defined in the off-duty and to follow all HR policies and procedures in the event of being unable to attend for a rostered shift; understanding that such absence risks service levels and has the potential to compromise standards of care.
About us
Who are The Fairlie Healthcare Group?
The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care, and we were established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies and who require ventilator support.
Our new career pathway means that whatever skills and experience you currently possess, you could fit into our pathway and progress your career with The Fairlie Healthcare Group, gaining specialist competencies and personal development along the way.
We are now looking for more outstanding staff to join us on this exciting journey.
Not only would this be a fantastic opportunity working for a brand-new home, but this would also give you an insight into the world of complex neurological healthcare and how truly rewarding a job this can be.
Scope
- To co-ordinate personal care and nursing care to our Residents in line with the core valuesand values framework of the Home ensuring these are utilised at all times and to ensure thatsuch care is delivered in line with the Residents individual care plan which reflects currentneeds.
- To ensure care that is delivered is safe, caring, effective and responsive to the Residentsneeds, and play a part in creating and promoting an environment where excellence canflourish.
- To ensure scope of practice is in line with the Homes policies and procedures and the NMCCode of Conduct.
- To work within the operating framework of the Home with regards to the job level ensuringthat all policies and procedures are followed at all times.
What will my duties be?
Youll learn how to provide trachea and ventilator care and help staff to deliver a range of care services, including social activities.
- Ensuring that the personal care and other health needs of Residents are met and that assigned duties are executed in a professional and caring manner giving due regard to the Homes core values and values framework and the Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Health and Social Care Workers and the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Ensuring all relevant clinical documentation is in place, reflects the current clinical and care needs of the Resident as is updated monthly, (or more often if the Residents condition changes) to ensure accurate records are maintained, in line with the Homes policies and procedures and NMC guidance on record keeping.
- Administering prescribed medication to Residents in line with the instructions of the prescribing doctor and the Homes medication policies and procedures, and NMC guidance on the Standards of Medication Administration.
- Monitoring the health needs of Residents to ensure appropriate escalation using the NEWs protocol to General Practitioner services or a local acute hospital as appropriate
- Working co-operatively with colleagues in the pursuit of the responsibilities of the post, with due regard to our diversity and inclusion framework and policies.
- Carrying out the reasonable instructions of the senior nurse in charge or management staff to ensure optimal use of resources within the Home to ensure high quality care can be delivered at all times
- Attending rostered shifts as defined in the off-duty and to follow all HR policies and procedures in the event of being unable to attend for a rostered shift; understanding that such absence risks service levels and has the potential to compromise standards of care.
- Ensuring concepts learnt during mandatory training sessions, (health and safety, inflection control, core values, and fire safety this is not an exhaustive list) are upheld and demonstrated in practice during your working shift.
- To act at all times to uphold the CQC domains ensuring care delivered is safe, caring, effective and responsive.
- Using the clinical governance framework and adverse event reporting procedures as per the Homes policy and procedures to identify and report any adverse events, particularly in respect of patient safety or other reportable events.
What do I need to be successful?
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
- Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Proficiency in dispensing and administrating oral medication
- The ability of managing and prioritising conflicting workloads
- Interest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
- The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations and work effectively under pressure
- Able to manage patients emotional needs and demonstrate empathy and caring
- Ability to solve and escalate problems and issues aswell as communicating effectively both written and verbal
- To be able to work collaboratively with other staff members
- The drive and determination to achieve objectives
- Focused on continual personal development
- Enthusiasm for and belief in patient healthcare
Desirable
- Experience in neuro rehabilitation environment
- Awareness and understanding of current neuro health issues
- Proficiency in dispensing and administrating medication
- Ability to identify and implement improvements to service
- Proven record in teaching/mentoring/supervising others
- Computer literacy skills
- Ability to lead a team to achieve results
Whats in it for me?
- Genuine career progression and development opportunities
- Career ladder, achieving promotions and gaining your core competencies along the way.
- Paid Breaks
- Onsite parking
- Free meals whilst working on shift.
- Company Pension Scheme
- Free staff uniform and DBS
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- New and improved starter induction programme
- Comprehensive on the job training & support
Staff Nurse
Shift : 12 hours shift day or night (08am to 08pm or 08pm to 08am)
Location: Banstead
Contract: Permanent/Part time or full time
Equal Opportunities
Fairlie Healthcare are an equal opportunities employer, who value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.
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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.
2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.
3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.
4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.
6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).
Soft Skills:
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).
Continuing Professional Development:
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.
Employment Considerations:
1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.
2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.
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