Overview
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Location: The Oaks Care Home, Durban Street
Job Title: RGN / RMN / RMNH
Reporting to: Home Manager
Job Purpose: To achieve the highest possible standard of care in a professional manner through direct nursing care and effective supervision of staff members. To take management responsibility for a shift as directed.
Closing Date: Friday 17th October, 2025
Salary: £21.20 Hourly
Main Responsibilities
* Ensure that all staff members contribute to the efficient running of the Care Home and the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of the Clients. Duties may include acting up for the Deputy Home Manager and/or the Home Manager in their absence.
* Report ill health among Clients and request GP/Professional visits where necessary.
* Ensure Clients’ Care Plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with Clients, Relatives and other Health Care Professionals, in accordance with NMC guidelines and Company policy.
* Assess all aspects of Clients’ care needs, and provide health supervision and direct Nursing Care when required.
* Assess social and health care needs of new Clients, and maintain ongoing assessment and review of all other Clients.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure each Client has an individualised Care Plan. Review Care Plans bi-annually or more frequently as required, in line with NMC guidelines and Company policy.
* Carry out regular checks on Clients and provide a clear handover to relevant Staff Members at the end of each shift.
* Administer prescribed medicines and document in accordance with the Company’s procedure and NMC guidelines.
* Practice maximum integrity in dealings with Clients' personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship which exists with Clients.
Communication
* Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.
* Establish and maintain good communication with Clients, Relatives and the multidisciplinary team. Provide administrative support when required.
Budgetary/Financial Control
* Ensure all commodities used in and around the Care Home are conserved by staff (e.g., monitor usage of incontinence aids, wipes, dressings, electricity).
Marketing
* Actively market the Care Home and promote a positive personal/professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the Care Home at all times.
* Ensure the Care Home is attractively presented and odour-free, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
* Ensure a viewing room is suitably presented and available at all times (unless Care Home is fully occupied).
Training & Development
* Supervise and instruct junior and new staff in all aspects of their work, providing guidance where appropriate.
* Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence; stay updated in all areas of clinical expertise.
* Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as required.
Health & Safety
* Report illnesses of an infectious nature or accidents involving clients, colleagues, self or others to the Home Manager or Person in Charge.
* Understand and implement the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy and emergency procedures.
* Report faulty appliances, damaged furniture or potential hazards to the Home Manager or Handyperson.
* Promote safe working practices within the Care Home.
General
* Adhere to all relevant NMC guidelines/regulations.
* Maintain logbooks and records as required by the regulatory authorities and Company Directors.
* Keep information of a confidential nature secure.
* Assist in fundraising arrangements where applicable.
* Notify the Home Manager of any inability to report for duty and on return from absence.
* Ensure the security of the Care Home is maintained at all times.
* Adhere to Company policies and procedures within defined timescales.
* Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
* Carry out any other tasks reasonably assigned to you.
About Hill Care
Hill Care provides high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care tailored to the individual needs of residents and their families. Our teams deliver personalised support in safe, comfortable, and homely surroundings, promoting dignity, choice, and independence.
Company Culture and Benefits
We value compassionate, dedicated staff and offer progression opportunities, ongoing training and development, a supportive environment, and a well-maintained, high-quality home. You will be working in our residents’ home, with focus on delivering the right support at the right time, in the right way.
Is This You?
If you’re kind, driven, and want a role where you’re truly making a difference, we’d love to hear from you and welcome you to Hill Care.
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