At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to residents and oversee junior staff in a nursing home.
- Company: Join Portsmouth City Council, dedicated to making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Flexible casual hours, supportive environment, and commitment to professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a values-driven team focused on respect, integrity, and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the lives of older adults while growing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Must be NMC registered with experience in health or care settings.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Working Hours: This is a casual post - there are no set hours, you will be asked to work as and when required. This is a casual contract - there are no set hours - you will be working as and when needed including work at weekends.
Your new role: We are currently offering opportunities for passionate and dedicated nurses to join the team at Harry Sotnick House, a beautiful nursing home based in Portsmouth. Harry Sotnick House is a 46 bed nursing home, spread over 2 units and is rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission. At Harry Sotnick, we deliver a broad range of healthcare services to older people with mental and physical health needs, offering long term dementia care.
This is a highly skilled role where you will require an in-depth knowledge of long term conditions associated with ageing, managing complex multiple morbidities and frailty. You will be responsible for deciding on the appropriateness of care plans and assessing the quality of care being delivered by junior staff to ensure that health care is fully met. You will decide on the appropriateness of clinical and non-clinical issues that need reporting for monitoring purposes as well as deciding whether care planning and delivery of care enables residents to exercise choice and control. You must ensure that new developments in clinical practice are incorporated into the policies/procedures. It will be part of your role to decide on the quality of care planning and quality of delivery of care to meet required standards for audits.
Who is the person summary: Educated to degree level or equivalent you will be registered with NMC and have proven experience working in a relevant health or care setting. The ability to provide care and compassion and promote respect and appreciation to service users is required whilst being honest and integral towards staff. With a flexible approach, you will have a good standard of verbal/written communication. The ability to converse at ease with residents and their families and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. In addition, you will be a reliable individual who is punctual and organised with good record keeping and IT skills.
Additional Information: Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position. You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work/personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.
Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board safer recruitment procedures. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.
Registered Nurse (casual) - Portsmouth employer: Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises respect, integrity, and collaboration. As a Registered Nurse at Harry Sotnick House, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters a sense of community in a well-rated nursing home environment.
