Location
Louth, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom
Job description
The HICA Group is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Hours & Pay:
Salary - £48,805.84
Hours: 48 hours per week - Part time may be considered!
Shifts Pattern: The shifts are 13 hours as you have a half an hour handover at the start of your shift and an half an hour handover at the end of your shift. Shift pattern will be discussed at interview.
About Us:
We are looking to expand our Nursing offering at The Wolds Care Centre, Louth and are keen to receive applications from newly qualified or experienced Nurses.
The Wolds Care Centre boasts platinum accreditation from the Gold Standards Framework for nursing and offers a range of training, including specialised end of life care.
We understand the importance of getting to know your residents and being able to focus on clinical care. Nursing is represented throughout HICA’s management structure with our Operations Manager, Director of Operations and CEO all being nurse-qualified. They support at a local level to support the delivery of clinical excellence.
Supported by our new Registered Manager, you will work collaboratively with Team Leaders and the care team to run your shift.
The Wolds Care Centre is a 66 bed Care Home situated on North Holme Road in Louth. The home provides a home for life within its specialist dementia, nursing and residential care communities. All bedrooms are spacious, boasting their own en-suite with wet room and each room is furnished to a high standard. Residents and their families are invited to personalise their rooms, creating their own unique environment, reflecting the individuality of the occupier.
The Centre has been designed around a Community Hub. The home has the luxury of a café, garden room, shop, cinema, activity room, a multi activities room, library with WI-FI and internet access, and a sensory room. Residents can also enjoy the use of the on-site hair & beauty salon, where not only can they get their hair styled but also make use of the pedicure and reflexology services available. A multi-faith room is also provided which is used for regular services. A dedicated Activity Coordinator arranges for meaningful and engaging activities to be available daily, for everyone.
Your Benefits:
NMC registration fees paid
Unlimited “Refer a Nurse” payments of £2,000 per successful referral
£19.50 p/h, plus enhanced rates for Bank Holidays
5% company pension contribution
30 days bank holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
Paid breaks and handovers
Free car parking
Flexible working patterns and flexible contracted hours
Retention rewards totalling £1500 paid over 12 months
Access to benefits platform that includes discounts on the highstreet, life insurances and many other benefits through salary sacrifice arrangements.
Suite of wellbeing-related support mechanisms including free face-to-face counselling.
A day in the life:
You will be part of an MDT approach to supporting residents, liaising with other health professionals such as GPs and dieticians, assessing plans for care and reviewing medication. Our nurses play a pivotal role in supporting the person and their family.
Usually spending your time on one community, you will be familiar with your residents and their individual needs. You will work with a “buddy” whilst you complete all internal training and grow your confidence to operate with the autonomy you’re afforded.
Our nursing team work collaboratively with care and support roles across the service, external third parties and family to meet the holistic needs of residents. Nursing is an all-inclusive role from doing PEG feeds, catheter care, syringe drivers, wound management, observations, through to complex behaviour management and creating a positive behaviour support plans.
Our nurses are also supported by a detailed daily handover and daily ‘Safety Huddle’ meetings to meet with representatives from all departments of the home. It’s during this time that important issues are discussed, and staff are given the opportunity to raise any concerns or communicate information.
Additional information:
The HICA Group is a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation providing a range of care services to elderly clients and people with learning difficulties, across a range of services, including our care homes, residential settings and in the community.
We are an Employer of Choice and Provider of Choice, committed to looking after you. We offer excellent mentorship and support from experienced and senior colleagues in a positive and rewarding environment with opportunities for you to enhance and update your skills
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
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£19.5 per hour
