Charge Nurse in London

We are growing our training team and are now looking for a Sister Charge Nurse for Highfield House in Purley. The successful candidates must be individuals with the motivation and drive to improve patient care and demonstrate Fairlie Healthcare's Core Values in their daily work.

Main Duties of the Job

• Delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient focussed clinical care (e.g., ensuring good standards of care for the Resident are maintained at all times).
• Adhering to the NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.
• Involving and supporting Residents, relatives, carers and friends in the care process.
• Observing a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and Residents within the Home.
• Ensuring the rules, policies, procedures and standards of the Home, together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations, are adhered to at all times.
• Maintaining Resident confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.
• Adhering to the Home’s policy on valuing equality and diversity and showing due regard for each Resident’s cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age and sexuality.
• Strictly adhering to the Home’s Infection Control Protocols, policies and procedures.

About Us

The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care, established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies who require ventilator support. Our new career pathway means whatever skills and experience you currently possess, you could fit into our pathway and progress your career with The Fairlie Healthcare Group, gaining specialist competencies and personal development along the way.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient focused clinical care through:
• Ensuring good standards of care for the Resident are maintained at all times.
• Adhering to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.
• Involving and supporting Residents, relatives, carers and friends in the care process.
• Observing a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and Residents within the Home.
• Ensuring the rules, policies, procedures and standards of the Home, together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations, are adhered to at all times.
• Maintaining Resident confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.
• Adhering to the Home’s policy on valuing equality and diversity and showing due regard for each Resident’s cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age and sexuality.
• Strictly adhering to the Home’s Infection Control Protocols, policies and procedures.

Requirements for Success

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
• Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Proficiency in dispensing and administrating oral medication
• The ability to manage and prioritise conflicting workloads
• Enthusiasm for and belief in patient healthcare

What’s in it for me?

• Career ladder, achieving promotions and gaining core competencies along the way.
• Paid Breaks
• On-site parking
• Free meals whilst working on shift
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free staff uniform and DBS
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive on-the-job training & support

Equal Opportunities

Fairlie Healthcare are an equal opportunities employer, who value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
• Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Proficiency in dispensing and administrating oral medication
• The ability to manage and prioritise conflicting workloads
• Enthusiasm for and belief in patient healthcare

Desirable

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
• Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Proficiency in dispensing and administrating oral medication
• The ability to manage and prioritise conflicting workloads
• Enthusiasm for and belief in patient healthcare

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details: Fairlie Healthcare Group, Highfield House, 92 Higher Drive, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2HJ.