Senior Nurse

Do you share our vision for high quality mental health recovery services and want to make a difference? If so, we are seeking to recruit experienced, motivated and flexible RMN's to join our Nurse led Care Home working on either a full or part time basis, the successful candidate will need a flexible approach to hours of duty in order to meet the needs of the service over the twenty-four-hour period and work flexibly regarding shift changes according to the needs of the Care Home. Uplands House Care Home is a Nurse Led Care Home with Psychology who specialise in supporting residents with Mental Health & Physical Health needs, situated in Fareham where our multidisciplinary team offer high quality care to adults who require a safe and supportive environment to meet their potential. In your role as a Senior RMN you will support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver a high-quality person-centred recovery approach in line with CareTech Community Services Personalisation Strategy and Uplands House Service Improvement Plan. Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Free car parking on-site
• Welcome bonus
• Care awards
• Wellbeing programme
• Company pension
• Refer a Friend (T&C's apply)
• Career progression pathway within the company
• Flexible additional holiday purchase scheme
• Various shift patterns available to suit your lifestyle
• DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us
Roles and Responsibilities:
• To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker for a defined group of residents.
• To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high standards of quality & care.
• To lead the Nursing Team by role modelling and have an active presence in the Clinical Area
• To support the Deputy Manager with audits, reviews and action plans
• To provide a high-quality individualised standard of care to a defined group of residents, relatives and carers.
• Ensure the effective supervision and development of staff to reach their potential.
• To work and act as a key member of the team, supporting each resident with achieving their planned outcomes and lead on resident review outcomes.
• To act as the primary nurse in the assessment of needs and organising of care.
• To take charge of a designated clinical area.
• To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24-hour period.
  
  A relevant nursing qualification and registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice
• The ability to keep calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• The passion to work with vulnerable adults
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.
  
  CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.
Due to the nature of the position, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment. The disclosure expense will be met by Caretech.
• Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.