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Senior Nurse - Care HomeinDunfermlineinDunfermlinePUBLISHED THU 16 JAN 2025

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Barchester HealthcareFollow Barchester Healthcare

Leadership Opportunities, The role allows you to use and enhance your leadership skills by mentoring and supporting your team.
Autonomy in Decision-Making, You have the freedom to make critical clinical decisions and create a supportive environment for residents.
Hands-On Clinical Leadership, You will be actively involved in the care process, ensuring high standards of nursing practice.
Professional Development, Barchester provides free learning and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
Competitive Benefits Package, The rewards package includes a competitive salary, profit share scheme, and various discounts.
Impact on Quality Care, You can directly influence the quality of care provided to residents, making a meaningful difference in their lives.
Supportive Work Environment, The role emphasizes teamwork and collaboration, fostering a positive atmosphere for both staff and residents.
The Senior Nurse (General) position at Barchester Healthcare’s care home in Dunfermline requires a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care to residents with diverse mental and physical needs. In this hands-on leadership role, you will be responsible for making critical clinical decisions, supporting your nursing team through mentorship, and ensuring compliance with NMC regulations regarding care practices. Your duties will include assessing new residents' needs, implementing safeguarding measures, and administering medications, while also fostering a safe and supportive environment.

Ideal candidates will have a current NMC registration, a mentoring or supervision qualification, and experience in care plan development and risk assessments. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to improving care quality are essential. Barchester offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including learning and development opportunities, a profit share scheme, and various discounts, making it a rewarding place for nurses to advance their careers while providing exceptional care.
Leadership Opportunities, The role allows you to use and enhance your leadership skills by mentoring and supporting your team.
Autonomy in Decision-Making, You have the freedom to make critical clinical decisions and create a supportive environment for residents.
Hands-On Clinical Leadership, You will be actively involved in the care process, ensuring high standards of nursing practice.
Professional Development, Barchester provides free learning and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
Competitive Benefits Package, The rewards package includes a competitive salary, profit share scheme, and various discounts.
Impact on Quality Care, You can directly influence the quality of care provided to residents, making a meaningful difference in their lives.
Supportive Work Environment, The role emphasizes teamwork and collaboration, fostering a positive atmosphere for both staff and residents.

Useful skills for a Senior Nurse - Care Home:
To work as a Senior Nurse in the UK, you will need a combination of clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and interpersonal skills. Here are some key skills and qualifications typically required:
Clinical Skills:
1. Advanced Clinical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of nursing practices, procedures, and protocols in your area of specialty.
2. Assessment Skills: Ability to accurately assess patients’ conditions and needs.
3. Clinical Decision-Making: Ability to make informed decisions about patient care, including managing complex cases.
Leadership and Management Skills:
1. Leadership: Experience in leading and mentoring junior nursing staff.
2. Team Management: Ability to manage and coordinate nursing teams effectively.
3. Project Management: Skills in overseeing projects related to patient care improvements or departmental changes.
4. Conflict Resolution: Ability to handle conflicts and difficult situations within the team or with patients and families.
Communication Skills:
1. Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.
2. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly.
3. Patient Advocacy: Ability to act in the best interest of patients and support their needs.
Educational and Professional Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A recognized nursing qualification, such as a Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
2. Registration: Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.
3. Postgraduate Qualifications: Additional qualifications or certifications in specific clinical areas can be advantageous (e.g., Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Prescriber).
4. Continued Professional Development: Engagement in ongoing training and education to stay current in the field.
Organisational and Administrative Skills:
1. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
2. Record Keeping: Skills in maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to documentation standards.
3. Policy Understanding: Knowledge of healthcare policies, regulations, and best practices.
Emotional and Ethical Skills:
1. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to provide empathetic and patient-centered care.
2. Ethical Decision-Making: Understanding and application of ethical principles in nursing practice.
IT Skills:
1. Health Informatics: Proficient in using electronic health records and healthcare technology tools.
 


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