Registered Nurse (RGN / RMN) in City of London

Location: Surbiton, Surrey

Salary: Competitive & dependant on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 36 Hour Per week contract, 12hr shifts. 7am - 7pm or 7pm - 7am - Candidates must be flexible to work a combination of days & nights.

About us

Milverton Nursing Home is a small, dedicated care facility committed to providing a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for our residents. Please note that the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered.

About the role

The postholder will take an active role as a Staff Nurse for the development, monitoring and audit of professional standards and working practices to ensure high quality of person‑centred care is provided. This will entail assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for Milverton's Residents. He/she will support the development of a holistic approach to care and encourage therapeutic relationships with the residents. In addition, will establish public relations and maintain good working relationships with families, relatives and visitors. The post also involves a commitment to multi‑disciplinary teamwork with GP's, Pharmacist, visiting Dentists & Opticians, Care Managers, Social Workers, Dietician/SALT staff, OT's, Physiotherapist's, Chiropodist, Tissue Viability & Palliative Care Nurses and local General Hospitals and Hospices. Promote Milverton Nursing Home as a centre of excellence and dignity in care in recruiting new admissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Responsibilities

• To work in ways that consistently promote the safety, dignity and self‑esteem of Milverton's Residents and implementing the Person‑Centred Care Approach.
• In conjunction with the nursing team, to ensure that nursing practice is carried out to the highest possible standard utilizing the Person‑Centred Care Profile and in accordance with Milverton's policies and procedures.
• To provide person‑centred nursing care for a group of residents with a responsibility to assist the keyworkers/primary nurse in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, recording as required in the relevant documentation.
• To work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team.
• To give an accurate, informative, verbal and written report on residents to the multi‑disciplinary team as required.
• To contribute to the person‑centred care and risk assessment process.
• To participate in the ordering, storage and administration of medication.
• To promote Milverton Nursing Home and contribute to the planning of admissions.
• To participate and engage in resident's groups/activities and work closely with the activities co‑ordinator.
• To recognise and value residents as individuals, ensuring care is provided that respects equality and diversity and to give support to relatives and carers.
• To be aware of the statutory and legal requirements and regulations of the Mental Capacity Act 2007 / Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) 2009 and the Mental Health Act 2007/09 and to advise residents of their rights in relation to the Acts.
• To be aware of Health and Safety regulations, ensuring that residents are cared for in a safe and therapeutic environment.
• To contribute to the management of crisis situations and participate in incidents involving residents who go missing (AWOL), aggression & violence.

• To work closely with the Manager, other registered nurses and Health Care Assistants, and carry out delegated responsibilities within one’s level of competence.
• To gain relevant management experience by managing Milverton in the absence of the Manager AND to step in and take over and administer/supervise a shift/s in the unexpected absence of other Registered Nurses.
• To bring any problems or issues to the attention of the Manager/MD as appropriate, highlighting any factors which may affect the provision of care.

Please note this is not an exhaustive list and a full job description is available on request.

About you

• You must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC PIN.
• Proven experience in a nursing role, ideally within an elderly care or nursing home setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of CQC regulations and reporting, safeguarding procedures, and Health and Safety legislation.
• Expertise in auditing clinical documentation (Care Plans, MAR Charts) and safely managing medication administration.
• Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2007) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and teaching skills, with a passion for developing and mentoring staff.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package (details to be discussed).
• Support for continuous professional development and ongoing training to maintain and develop your skills and knowledge.

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