Senior Nurse (Nights)

Senior nurse roles are designed to influence the quality of the clinical care environment by providing support, educational input and development activities for mentors and 'learners. Along with support and supervision for Care Practitioner programmes which ultimately lead to practice development and improved services for people using our services. The provide support the manager and other senior team members in all aspects of the home's management and service provision. Working within policy guidelines ensuring that all relevant legislation, MHA's Policies and Procedures and Professional Codes of Practice are adhered to. The post holder will provide support to members of the team and carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of care and setting standards. This will include the delivery of the care practitioner programme to enhance the clinical skills of care practitioners.

Being a Senior nurse at MHA means that you are joining an organisation that is committed to helping you achieve your full potential by supporting and helping to plan your personal career development path.

Finding the right care home can be a difficult journey for any family. And the decision often takes on different meaning when choosing support for a loved one with dementia. We know this can be a complicated time, but the local team at MHA's Weston & Queensway House care home in Stafford will be with you every step of the way. Join us and you'll quickly see why people say we feel like a second family. You'll understand that our team simply won't compromise in the quality of their support. You'll see our home is made to enhance the comfort and independence of older people. And you'll feel the charitable ethos, along with the spirituality and warmth that flows through every MHA home. Above all, we hope you'll see how the support and surroundings of Weston & Queensway House care home in Stafford, and our reputation for specialist dementia nursing care, could welcome a new lease of life for those we car for - with wellbeing, dignity and respect at its heart.

Permanent - Part time - 36 hours per week Salary £25.99 per hour Please note we are only accepting candidates with a UK active PIN and currently live within 10 minutes of the Care Home Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you! Why join? You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more! In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 22 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.