We are looking for a Bank Registered Nurse who care about making every moment matter for the people we support at our residential nursing home.
Exciting opportunity to work within a complex care setting. At Eden View we support up to 10 individuals and specialise in neurological conditions, spinal and acquired brain injury, we support individuals with tracheotomies, require NIV and the use of cough assistance machines. As a bank RGN you will be required to cover annual leave and other short-term absences.
Position: Bank Registered Nurse (Must have NMC Pin)
Location: Bottisham, Cambridgeshire (CB25 postcode)
Hours: Bank, 12 hour shifts (days and nights).
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.
About you
Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?
You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team.
Here at Swanton, we are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.
‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’
The role
- Ensure there is a robust referral and initial assessment process, which responds to the needs and timescale of the commissioning authority. Ensure the care package is completed and returned in detail and again within a tight deadline.
- Ensure new service users are orientated into their surroundings and introduced to other service users and staff. All paperwork is to be completed on the day of admission including a 72hr care plan from the identified needs of the assessment. Make arrangements for the service user to be seen and registered with a GP the next day and make sure that all medication is prescribed and available. Ensure that relatives, friends etc. are contacted and encouraged to visit the service user., and the appropriate documentation is completed on time.
- Following the initial 72hr period, determine if there are any obvious needs to address. Allocate a member of staff to spend time with the service user getting to know them and understand their preferences, to build on the pre-admission information.
- Ensure that all service users have care/goal plans which are person centered, Philosophy driven and outcome focused, which can be measured against the four Philosophy outcomes. Devise a system whereby the service user is empowered to be part of their care/goal planning process at all times.
- Keep excellent records against each care/goal plan and in general. Ensure effective communication between staff in written and electronic format. Records will be maintained in accordance to the NMC guidelines.
- Continuously evaluate care needs with other members of the team who work closely with the service user to ensure that the service users’ care is responsive, safe and effective. Care provided must always meet the needs of the service user and reviewed on a regular monthly basis as a minimum.
What we can offer:
Refer a friend scheme we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made *
Above and beyond we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!
Long service awards we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service
Employee benefits app stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.
Cycle to work you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme
Pension we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme
Life cover you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.
Funded qualifications earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *
Career pathways we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!
Swanton Educates we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development
Trained mental health first aiders available to support you when you need someone to talk to
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support
Employee Voice we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us
*subject to eligibility & criteria
You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Our internal vacancies are also published onto our website. Roles may be withdrawn before the closing date if a successful appointment has been made.