Introduction to the role
Orchard Care Homes is at the forefront of delivering high quality individual care to meet the person’s needs. Our focus is on ensuring medication is appropriate and providing meaningful activities to everyone. You will work closely with our care team and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure all individuals receive the highest standard of person-centred care.
Hours: 33 hours per week - Flexi
Salary: £24.82 per hour
Responsibilities
* Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate a high personalised standard of Nursing care which meets the individuals’ needs and the high standards expected at Orchard Care Homes.
* Assess individuals’ needs and formulate person-centred care plans, ensuring medical, physical and emotional needs are met.
* Administer medication safely; receive additional training to ensure competency and knowledge of medications used in our homes.
* Support care staff to deliver high quality care; lead, supervise, support, and develop the care team.
* Maintain excellent communication and interpersonal skills while liaising with external professionals, individuals and relatives.
* Ensure individuals are treated with respect and dignity and that their rights to privacy, independence and choice are respected.
Qualifications and requirements
* Current NMC registration.
* Good knowledge of up-to-date clinical practices.
* Experience in producing well-developed care plans and understanding regulatory frameworks.
* Dedicated, compassionate, approachable, and committed to delivering person-centred care.
Benefits
* Funding for cost of annual revalidation and renewal of PIN
* Access to Blue Light Discount Card
* Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop
* Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony
* Free uniform and car parking
* Access to 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues
About Orchard Care Homes
Care is provided by a team of dedicated and professional staff, many of whom have extensive experience in care and undergo continual training. Orchard Care Homes are winners of the 2023 LaingBuisson award for Excellence in Large Residential Care. We have been providing care for older people for over 15 years and are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care we would wish for our loved ones. Middleton Park Lodge in Leeds is an established nursing home within our portfolio, focused on specialist care for older people. We invest in our people, with strong professional development and progression opportunities across our homes.
We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.
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