Overview
Needwood. You will join a team that is fully committed to making a difference to the lives of those we care for. Our aim is to deliver the highest standard of care to service users and to provide the same standard of care that we would expect for our own family members. You will be using the latest care technology to enable you to spend more time with the service users. Barton - The Cottage Wing has an excellent reputation as a valued provider of care. The needs of our service users are at the centre of all we do every day.
About the service
The Cottage Wing is part of Barton Health and Community Centre and has twelve places for people with care needs, including some for physical disabilities.
Responsibilities
* Ensure the highest possible standards of care, assessing residents' needs and wishes, and developing services to enhance their quality of life.
* Champion appropriate independence and personal choice; develop, review and update care plans to meet residents’ physical, social and psychological needs.
* Oversee all aspects of medicine management on your shift - ensuring medicines are received, stored and administered in accordance with company policies and current legislation.
* Build the positive reputation of the business; liaise professionally with visitors and other external stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and best practice guidelines - identify, investigate and resolve risks proactively.
* Support, guide, teach and mentor others in line with the NMC Code, following its guidance at all times.
Qualifications and skills
* The ability to lead a team, analyse problems and propose solutions or improvements.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to develop professional relationships.
* Understanding and effective use of IT and communication systems required for the role.
* Respectful of the values, views and needs of others.
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
* Experience of delivering nursing care within the elderly health care sector.
* Experience of participating in quality and clinical governance programmes.
Additional information
We will provide you with full training, including our leadership programme to support development and opportunities for progression within Shaw.
Salary: £21.46 per hour
Working hours: Bank 0hr contract, as/when required.
Shaw Healthcare is a Real Living Wage Employer and the UK's largest employee-owned healthcare company. We are committed to ensuring salaries are competitive and that employees are at the centre of everything we do.
Application
If this role aligns with your experience and you are looking for a career where you feel valued and rewarded, consider applying to join Barton - The Cottage Wing, Barton Under.
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