Registered Nurse

Registered General Nurse

Salary will be disclosed at interview.

This role is to cover days on a full-time basis.

brighterkind is a dynamic care home group that is delivering a new approach to care, putting residents' happiness and health at the heart of our philosophy. Currently a standalone business within the Four Seasons Group, brighterkind has aspirations to develop independently into one of the leading care home providers in the UK.

This role presents a unique opportunity to join a caring, fun and forward thinking business which is currently in its early stages of development.

brighterkind operates in excess of 70 care homes throughout England, Scotland and the Channel Islands and employs more than 4,000 people. We are already the 5th largest provider in the UK with aspirations to develop further over the next three years.

brighterkind is focused on becoming the brand of choice within the care sector. Our aspiration is that in time brighterkind becomes a byword for unrivalled levels of personal and nursing care, offering outstanding recreation and activities, and delivering a high quality food and dining experience to all our residents. Put simply, our aim is to establish ourselves as the best known and most highly respected operator in the care sector.

We are investing heavily in our estate as part of a comprehensive re branding and refurbishment strategy. GBP25m has been earmarked to refurbish our homes and turn them into contemporary and comfortable places to live and work; GBP12m of this capital has already been invested. We are also investing heavily in professional development and have created a number of industry leading training programmes to help our managers and leaders to be the best that they can be.

We aspire to provide our employees with a truly rewarding opportunity to proactively shape the company culture and influence the development of the business. This really is an exciting time to join us. We offer a challenging and rewarding environment for proactive and innovative individuals to flourish and develop.

We are looking for professional, creative and energetic candidates to join our friendly and passionate team all working towards the same goals - to help those we care for, love every

Registeted General Nurse

Job Purpose

To act in accordance with the required standards as set out by the business to ensure optimum levels of care are delivered to all service users at all times.

Responsible for

To take responsibility for the overall management of the home in the absence of the Home and Deputy Managers

Essential Job Functions

The following basic and other qualifications are reflective of the types of work and commensurate with the level of education and experience indicated in this Job Description.

All offers of employment are subject to a DBS check.

Nursing

-Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of person centred care are being delivered at all times by undertaking accurate assessment and planning of care, delivery and ongoing evaluation of the care plans;

-Observing and carrying out appropriate hand-overs to ensure the detail and accuracy of service user information being provided;

-Commit to acting in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, maintaining registration requirements;

-Responsible for the overall management and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed in line with their job roles in an efficient and effective way, during the period of duty;

-Carryout nursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions.

-Maintain effective communications with residents, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and the residents needs are met;

-Manage own workload to ensure that the interests of residents are met;

Support and Guidance

-Provide support and guidance to all staff, providing demonstrations and instructions of care activities, particularly in relation to the induction and mentoring of new staff;

-Attend and contribute to staff meetings and training sessions, encouraging others to attend and participate also;

- Liase with health and social care professionals involved in the wellbeing of individual residents to maintain a holistic approach to their care;

- Liaise with family members of residents and GP's in respect of any changes in the residents condition, which gives rise to concerns;

-Keep all parties informed and involved in choices for ongoing care whilst upholding the terms of information governance.

Health and Safety

-Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks in particular moving and handling of residents. Carryout risk assessments having due regard for personal safety and safety of residents, visitors and staff;

-Understand personal responsibilities in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act and fire safety and evacuation procedures, demonstrating a working knowledge of COSHH assessments applicable in your area of work.

Professionalism

-Conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner at all times towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident;

-Contribute to, and encourage team-working at all times, responding positively to colleagues and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly;

- Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry our tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods within Home budget;

-Take reasonable care of items of equipment used to carry out tasks, including general cleanliness and advising on any faults or the need for maintenance or replacement;

-Responsible for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment.

Personal Requirements

An energetic, committed yet approachable team member, the person who fulfils this role will add real value their obvious passion and commitment to both residents, families and staff alike, but will have the ability to multi-task in a high pressure environment with care and compassion.

Their talent and ability will be a reflection of the brighterkind culture and values and will help showcase the best of our organisation.

To succeed you will be:

A team player - brighterkind is a low 'ego' organisation;

Strong communicator and influencer;

Energetic and hard-working;

Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference in everything that they do.

A sense of humour and positive outlook on life - Glass half full rather than half empty is key